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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: $24,650

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,818

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,553 $19,571
Navigation Package 2,030  
Autobahn Package 2,290  
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Navigation Package 1,948  
Autobahn Package 2,200  
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Options (change) 5,795 2,880
Options (change) 5,504 2,467
Destination 820 780
Total Price $31,150 $24,650
Total Invoice $29,877 $22,818

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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: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,944
Model Year20142012
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,150$24,650
Adjustments for Features-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,860$24,650
Total Invoice$29,877$22,818
Adjustments for Features-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,762$22,818

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142012
ModelJettaSentra
TrimGLISE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,290$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,158 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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested95054%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested90040%
Total Not Requested134060%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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