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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: $22,045

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,579

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $21,160
Base Invoice $22,795 $19,729
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   165
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   130
Options (change) 1,475 165
Options (change) 1,356 130
Destination 770 720
Total Price $25,990 $22,045
Total Invoice $24,921 $20,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,307
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,990$22,045
Adjustments for Features-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,825$22,045
Total Invoice$24,921$20,579
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,886$20,579

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,800$635
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0350

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,078 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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