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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: $21,180

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,648

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0SL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,070 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $17,786 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 165      
Sunroof 750      
Mud guards 140      
Rear spoiler 210 375 375 375
Bodyside moldings 150      
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Floor mats 129      
Sunroof 651      
Mud guards 106      
Rear spoiler 166 300 300 300
Bodyside moldings 115      
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Options (change) 1,415 500 500 500
Options (change) 1,167 399 399 399
Destination 695 770 770 770
Total Price $21,180 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220
Total Invoice $19,648 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,973
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0SL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,180$31,165$33,465$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,405-4,405-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$26,760$29,060$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$19,648$29,839$32,045$32,769
Adjustments for Features0-4,218-4,218-4,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,648$25,621$27,827$28,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0SL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,200$5,605$5,605$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,405$4,405$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,218-4,218-4,314

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length179.8 in191.6 in
Width70.5 in72.2 in
Height59.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 ft3

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