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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: $24,770

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $8,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $29,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $19,228 $28,093 $32,601
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Floor mats 120    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 115    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Floor mats 94    
Bodyside moldings 120    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,390 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 2,868 2,000 2,000
Destination 760 820 820
Total Price $24,770 $32,390 $37,090
Total Invoice $22,856 $30,913 $35,421

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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: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,577
Model Year201120172017
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,770$32,390$37,090
Adjustments for Features0-6,790-9,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$25,600$27,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350
Total Invoice$22,856$30,913$35,421
Adjustments for Features0-6,480-8,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,856$24,433$26,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,259

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120172017
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 SEV6 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$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$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$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$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$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
Metal pedals$75 $75
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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,225$8,015$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,790$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,480-8,729

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
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.3,481 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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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