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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: $24,640

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,744

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $28,300
Base Invoice $19,228 $26,436
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 150  
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 240  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Navigation system   1,990
Rear spoiler   479
Body kit   1,650
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 115  
Floor mats 94  
Interior ambient lighting 172  
Bodyside moldings 120  
Navigation system   1,758
Rear spoiler   310
Body kit   1,390
Options (change) 3,260 4,119
Options (change) 2,756 3,458
Destination 760 700
Total Price $24,640 $33,119
Total Invoice $22,744 $30,594

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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: $6,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,675
Model Year20112009
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$24,640$33,119
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$30,764
Total Invoice$22,744$30,594
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,744$28,419

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VKomfort
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,300$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,175

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.7 in
Length179.8 in188.2 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height59.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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