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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISentraSentra
TrimGTIRSRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $19,395 $21,063
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Rear spoiler       340
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Rear spoiler       270
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 3,120 2,000
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 2,707 1,684
Destination 770 770 835 835
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $24,365 $25,005
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $22,937 $23,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,687
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISentraSentra
TrimGTIRSRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,365$36,860$24,365$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,575-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$22,790$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$340
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$22,937$23,582
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,483-1,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$21,454$21,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$360

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTISentraSentra
TrimGTIRSRSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,165$4,115$3,740$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,575$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,483-1,768

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTISentra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in182.1 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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 surfaces900Yes
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 Requested258064%
Total Not Requested142536%

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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