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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,035

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimR-Line SELSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $20,990
Base Invoice $31,249 $19,571
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Interior ambient lighting   250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Interior ambient lighting   196
Options (change) 130 3,265
Options (change) 100 2,779
Destination 820 780
Total Price $33,500 $25,035
Total Invoice $32,169 $23,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,580
Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimR-Line SELSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$33,500$25,035
Adjustments for Features-5,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,815$25,035
Total Invoice$32,169$23,130
Adjustments for Features-5,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,710$23,130

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSentra
TrimR-Line SELSE-R Spec V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,935$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20172012
ModelBeetleSentra
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in105.7 in
Length168.4 in179.8 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested93033%

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