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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 GTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $29,145 $34,650
Base Invoice $19,729 $27,952 $33,230
Sunroof 750    
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Floor mats 165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 325  
Rear spoiler     375
Sunroof 651    
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Floor mats 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109 270  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,440 325 375
Options (change) 2,091 270 300
Destination 720 850 850
Total Price $24,320 $30,320 $35,875
Total Invoice $22,540 $29,072 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 GT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $611
Model Year200920182018
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 GTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$24,320$30,320$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,175-10,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$24,145$25,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$22,540$29,072$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,921-10,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$23,151$23,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$807

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920182018
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 GTV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,565$7,740$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,175$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,921-10,422

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,078 lb.3,571 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 GT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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