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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $12,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $17,020 $27,513
Sunroof Package 700  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600  
Audio Fanatic Package 650  
Floor mats 150  
Satellite radio 350  
Interior air filter 50  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Sunroof Package 607  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520  
Audio Fanatic Package 564  
Floor mats 113  
Satellite radio 304  
Interior air filter 40  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 2,500 3,050
Options (change) 2,148 2,787
Destination 605 630
Total Price $21,405 $33,630
Total Invoice $19,773 $30,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,292
Model Year20062006
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$21,405$33,630
Adjustments for Features0-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,405$28,340
Total Invoice$19,773$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$26,065

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,240$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in106.7 in
Length177.5 in188.2 in
Width67.3 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested2757%
Total Not Requested355593%

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