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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,780

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $2,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $2,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelJettaJettaJettaSentra
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLISL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $23,790 $19,590
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $21,884 $18,270
Package 2 3,485   3,200  
Cargo net 69 69 69 55
Rear spoiler 479 479 479 295
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Package 1   1,860    
Premium Package       1,200
Navigation Package       650
Leather Package       1,030
Floor mats       170
Package 2 3,184   2,923  
Cargo net 55 55 55 47
Rear spoiler 310 310 310 240
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,589  
Package 1   1,699    
Premium Package       1,041
Navigation Package       564
Leather Package       894
Floor mats       136
Options (change) 5,833 4,208 5,548 3,400
Options (change) 5,138 3,653 4,877 2,922
Destination 630 630 630 790
Total Price $26,753 $28,428 $29,968 $23,780
Total Invoice $24,455 $25,985 $27,391 $21,982

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,166
Model Year2006200620062013
ModelJettaJettaJettaSentra
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLISL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4200hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,753$28,428$29,968$23,780
Adjustments for Features0-450-325-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,753$27,978$29,643$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$2,890$0
Total Invoice$24,455$25,985$27,391$21,982
Adjustments for Features0-411-297-693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,455$25,574$27,094$21,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,119$2,639$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2006200620062013
ModelJettaJettaJettaSentra
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0TGLISL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,590$2,040$1,915$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$325$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-297-693

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062013
ModelJettaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length179.3 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in69.3 in
Height57.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested295082%
Total Not Requested66518%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested122559%
Total Not Requested85041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested252589%
Total Not Requested31511%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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