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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: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $34,650
Base Invoice $19,228 $33,230
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 150  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130  
Interior ambient lighting 240  
Rear spoiler   375
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 115  
Bodyside moldings 120  
Floor mats 94  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112  
Interior ambient lighting 172  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,390 375
Options (change) 2,868 300
Destination 760 850
Total Price $24,770 $35,875
Total Invoice $22,856 $34,380

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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: $1,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,382
Model Year20112018
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,770$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-9,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$26,335
Total Invoice$22,856$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-9,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,856$25,238

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec VV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$1,075$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,142

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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

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

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