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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $8,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062014201420142014201420142014
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $29,665 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $28,448 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600              
Floor mats 150 150 150 125 125 125 125      
Special Edition Package 500                  
Sunroof Package 700 700 700              
Interior air filter 50 50 50              
Satellite radio 350 350 350              
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650              
Cargo mat       110 110 110 110 125 125 125
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof       800 820 900        
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520              
Floor mats 113 113 113 99 99 99 99      
Special Edition Package 433                  
Sunroof Package 607 607 607              
Interior air filter 40 40 40              
Satellite radio 304 304 304              
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564              
Cargo mat       86 86 86 86 99 99 99
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof       767 785 862        
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 1,410 1,430 1,510 610 500 500 500
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 1,252 1,270 1,347 485 399 399 399
Destination 605 605 605 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $26,175 $27,025 $29,005 $31,095 $32,615 $34,715 $35,585
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $25,035 $25,850 $27,749 $29,753 $31,230 $33,245 $34,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,914
Model Year2006200620062014201420142014201420142014
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M6M5M5M6S6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 980, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$26,175$27,025$29,005$31,095$32,615$34,715$35,585
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-3,515-3,515-3,665-4,965-7,855-7,855-7,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$22,660$23,510$25,340$26,130$24,760$26,860$27,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$850$2,680$3,470$2,100$4,200$4,970
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$25,035$25,850$27,749$29,753$31,230$33,245$34,079
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-3,362-3,362-3,506-4,751-7,521-7,522-7,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$21,673$22,488$24,243$25,002$23,709$25,723$26,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$815$2,570$3,329$2,036$4,050$4,788

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620062014201420142014201420142014
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0$0     
4-speed automatic $800        
6-speed manual  $150  $150    
6-speed automated manual      $1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key       $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start       $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener       $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through       $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500       
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0       
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player       $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player       $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive       $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system       $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information       $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights      $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125   $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces       $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50       
Memory system, driver seat       $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces       $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0        
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0       
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100  $100
Total Value of Features$775$1,750$1,600$4,290$4,290$4,440$5,740$8,630$8,630$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$3,515$3,515$3,665$4,965$7,855$7,855$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-3,362-3,362-3,506-4,751-7,521-7,522-7,618

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062014
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in110.4 in
Length177.5 in191.6 in
Width67.3 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
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
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
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 2.5L SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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