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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: $24,650

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,818

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,094 $19,571
Navigation system 1,990  
Autobahn Package 2,405  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Navigation system 1,758  
Autobahn Package 2,227  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Options (change) 5,495 2,880
Options (change) 5,084 2,467
Destination 700 780
Total Price $30,965 $24,650
Total Invoice $28,878 $22,818

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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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,931
Model Year20092012
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,965$24,650
Adjustments for Features-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,610$24,650
Total Invoice$28,878$22,818
Adjustments for Features-3,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$22,818

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092012
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 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
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$4,605$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1290

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092012
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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