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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: $21,205

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,587

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $4,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelJettaSentra
TrimSELSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $18,100
Base Invoice $20,539 $16,834
Sport Package 700  
Sunroof 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   600
Sunroof Package   700
Audio Fanatic Package   650
Interior air filter   50
Floor mats   150
Satellite radio   350
Sport Package 672  
Sunroof 864  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   520
Sunroof Package   607
Audio Fanatic Package   564
Interior air filter   40
Floor mats   113
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 2,700 2,500
Options (change) 2,592 2,148
Destination 770 605
Total Price $24,865 $21,205
Total Invoice $23,901 $19,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,767
Model Year20112006
ModelJettaSentra
TrimSELSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5165hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17195/55-16
Total Price$24,865$21,205
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$21,205
Total Invoice$23,901$19,587
Adjustments for Features-2,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,354$19,587

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaSentra
TrimSELSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,315$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5470

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in99.8 in
Length182.2 in177.5 in
Width70.0 in67.3 in
Height57.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,761 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft311.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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