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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: $25,245

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,760

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $1,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelJettaSentraSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,380 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $24,366 $19,395 $21,063
Rear spoiler 375   340
Premium Package   2,590 1,130
Technology Package   1,230 1,230
Floor mats   180 180
Rear spoiler 300   270
Premium Package   2,293 1,000
Technology Package   1,089 1,089
Floor mats   148 148
Options (change) 375 4,000 2,880
Options (change) 300 3,530 2,507
Destination 820 835 835
Total Price $26,575 $25,245 $25,885
Total Invoice $25,486 $23,760 $24,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,773
Model Year201620162016
ModelJettaSentraSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,575$25,245$25,885
Adjustments for Features0-50-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,575$25,195$25,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$25,486$23,760$24,405
Adjustments for Features0-47-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,486$23,713$24,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$362

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201620162016
ModelJettaSentraSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,340$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-330

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162016
ModelJettaSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in182.1 in
Width70.0 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in58.9 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.2,849 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 Volume15.7 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested250563%
Total Not Requested150037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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