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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: $22,725

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,987

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.0SL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,560 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $17,312 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Plus Package 850      
Leather seating surfaces 700      
Mud guards 140      
Navigation system 400      
Rockford Fosgate 340W 8 speakers 880      
Floor mats 110      
Rear spoiler 210 375 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Premium Plus Package 738      
Leather seating surfaces 607      
Mud guards 106      
Navigation system 347      
Rockford Fosgate 340W 8 speakers 763      
Floor mats 88      
Rear spoiler 167 300 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 3,415 470 470 470
Options (change) 2,925 369 369 369
Destination 750 770 770 770
Total Price $22,725 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $20,987 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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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: $5,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,280
Model Year2010201220122012
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)340, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,725$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,655-2,655-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,725$28,480$30,780$31,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$20,987$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features0-2,542-2,542-2,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,987$27,267$29,473$30,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201220122012
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
Rearview camera$200   
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
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 
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$1,425$4,080$4,080$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655$2,655$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,542-2,542-2,638

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1220100%
Total Not Requested00%

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