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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,080

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,437

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTISentra
TrimGTISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $20,570
Base Invoice $23,323 $19,181
Sunroof 2,100 750
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   165
Satellite radio   150
Audio Package   750
Sunroof 2,016 651
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   129
Satellite radio   130
Audio Package   651
Options (change) 3,200 1,815
Options (change) 3,072 1,561
Destination 770 695
Total Price $28,265 $23,080
Total Invoice $27,165 $21,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,076
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTISentra
TrimGTISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,265$23,080
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,465$23,080
Total Invoice$27,165$21,437
Adjustments for Features-3,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,513$21,437

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTISentra
TrimGTISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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$4,290$490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6520

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTISentra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in105.7 in
Length165.4 in179.8 in
Width70.3 in70.5 in
Height58.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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