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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: $22,325

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,984

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $18,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $17,632 $19,395 $21,063
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 340   340
iPod integration 0 0 0        
Body kit 1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999      
Sunroof   1,000 1,000        
Larger rear spoiler     499        
Style Package         750    
Driver's Assist Package         1,020    
Heated front seats         300    
Floor mats         180 180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates         350 350 350
Premium Package           2,590 1,130
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581      
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 270   270
iPod integration 0 0 0        
Body kit 1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685      
Sunroof   883 883        
Larger rear spoiler     370        
Style Package         664    
Driver's Assist Package         903    
Heated front seats         266    
Floor mats         148 148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates         266 266 266
Premium Package           2,293 1,000
Options (change) 4,149 5,149 5,639 4,149 2,940 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 3,546 4,429 4,909 3,546 2,517 2,707 1,684
Destination 750 750 750 750 835 835 835
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $25,294 $27,429 $30,079 $28,179 $22,325 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $23,545 $25,407 $27,911 $26,312 $20,984 $22,937 $23,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,595
Model Year2010201020102010201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,294$27,429$30,079$28,179$22,325$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-1,660-4,235-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,294$27,054$29,604$26,854$20,665$20,130$20,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$4,310$1,560$535$0$340
Total Invoice$23,545$25,407$27,911$26,312$20,984$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features0-347-441-1,237-1,560-3,987-4,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,545$25,060$27,470$25,075$19,424$18,950$19,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$3,925$1,530$474$0$355

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2010201020102010201620162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
CVT    $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100   
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front      $200
Dual-zone climate control      $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0   
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$1,430$1,805$1,905$2,755$3,090$5,665$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$1,660$4,235$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-347-441-1,237-1,560-3,987-4,277

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,849 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
Nissan Sentra SV

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested133090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver's Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested168042%
Total Not Requested232558%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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