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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: $24,045

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,315

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $21,160
Base Invoice $23,094 $19,729
Autobahn Package 2,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof   750
Limited-slip front differential   400
Audio Package   850
Floor mats   165
Autobahn Package 2,227  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Sunroof   651
Limited-slip front differential   347
Audio Package   738
Floor mats   130
Options (change) 3,505 2,165
Options (change) 3,326 1,866
Destination 700 720
Total Price $28,975 $24,045
Total Invoice $27,120 $22,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $944
Model Year20092009
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,975$24,045
Adjustments for Features-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,850$24,045
Total Invoice$27,120$22,315
Adjustments for Features-3,8610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,259$22,315

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,265$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8610

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
ModelJettaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length179.3 in179.8 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height57.4 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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