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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: $24,650

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,818

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

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTISentra
TrimGTISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,611 $19,571
Sunroof and Navigation Package 3,850  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Sunroof and Navigation Package 3,696  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Options (change) 4,950 2,880
Options (change) 4,752 2,467
Destination 770 780
Total Price $30,315 $24,650
Total Invoice $29,133 $22,818

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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: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,153
Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTISentra
TrimGTISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,315$24,650
Adjustments for Features-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$24,650
Total Invoice$29,133$22,818
Adjustments for Features-3,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,971$22,818

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012
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 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
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$4,315$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1620

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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 Year20122012
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 and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested150059%
Total Not Requested105041%

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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