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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,190

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,253

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelTiguanTiguanSentra
TrimSESELSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,925 $30,990 $20,990
Base Invoice $24,958 $28,680 $19,571
Navigation system 1,990 1,990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300 1,300  
Upgrade Package     2,600
Mud guards     160
Bodyside moldings     155
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Interior ambient lighting     250
Navigation system 1,758 1,758  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148 1,148  
Upgrade Package     2,255
Mud guards     118
Bodyside moldings     123
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Interior ambient lighting     196
Options (change) 3,290 3,290 3,420
Options (change) 2,906 2,906 2,902
Destination 750 750 780
Total Price $30,965 $35,030 $25,190
Total Invoice $28,614 $32,336 $23,253

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,261
Model Year200920092012
ModelTiguanTiguanSentra
TrimSESELSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,965$35,030$25,190
Adjustments for Features-3,355-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,610$28,725$25,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,614$32,336$23,253
Adjustments for Features-3,100-5,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,514$26,516$23,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,002$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year200920092012
ModelTiguanTiguanSentra
TrimSESELSE-R Spec V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,780$8,730$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,100-5,8200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in105.7 in
Length174.3 in179.8 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height66.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft313.1 ft3

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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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