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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: $22,400

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,545

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelJettaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSELSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $17,390 $18,690 $19,590
Base Invoice $20,539 $16,223 $17,433 $18,270
Sunroof 900      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Navigation Package   650 650 650
Driver's Package   1,000 1,080  
Premium Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Floor mats   170 170 170
Fog lights   310    
Alloy wheels   975    
Sunroof 864      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056      
Navigation Package   564 564 564
Driver's Package   867 936  
Premium Package   1,041 1,041 1,041
Floor mats   136 136 136
Fog lights   219    
Alloy wheels   705    
Options (change) 2,000 4,305 3,100 2,020
Options (change) 1,920 3,532 2,677 1,741
Destination 770 790 790 790
Total Price $24,165 $22,485 $22,580 $22,400
Total Invoice $23,229 $20,545 $20,900 $20,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,512
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelJettaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSELSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG30/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,165$22,485$22,580$22,400
Adjustments for Features-2750-375-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,890$22,485$22,205$22,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$180$0
Total Invoice$23,229$20,545$20,900$20,801
Adjustments for Features-2640-347-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,965$20,545$20,553$20,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$92$100$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelJettaSentraSentraSentra
TrimSELSVSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$2,115$1,840$2,215$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$375$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2640-347-348

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112013
ModelJettaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in182.1 in
Width70.0 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Driver's Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested87588%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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