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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: $21,930

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,408

Nissan Sentra SE-R   
Difference: $3,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelJettaSentra
TrimSELSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $20,070
Base Invoice $20,539 $18,716
Sport Package 700  
Sunroof 900 750
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Proximity key   250
Floor mats   165
Sport Package 672  
Sunroof 864 651
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Proximity key   217
Floor mats   129
Options (change) 2,700 1,165
Options (change) 2,592 997
Destination 770 695
Total Price $24,865 $21,930
Total Invoice $23,901 $20,408

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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: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,114
Model Year20112008
ModelJettaSentra
TrimSELSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5177hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,865$21,930
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$21,930
Total Invoice$23,901$20,408
Adjustments for Features-2,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,522$20,408

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaSentra
TrimSELSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
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 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3790

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in105.7 in
Length182.2 in179.8 in
Width70.0 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.1 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 buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

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%

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