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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: $23,075

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $4,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,946

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $4,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $21,990
Base Invoice $22,795 $20,892
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   200
7-speed shiftable CVT   0
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   169
7-speed shiftable CVT   0
Options (change) 3,525 200
Options (change) 3,324 169
Destination 770 885
Total Price $28,040 $23,075
Total Invoice $26,889 $21,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,152
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,040$23,075
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,040$22,855
Total Invoice$26,889$21,946
Adjustments for Features0-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,889$21,737

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $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
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
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$2,690$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,076 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested114051%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

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

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