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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: $24,940

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,057

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $29,950
Base Invoice $19,571 $27,513
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Floor mats 120  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135  
Sport Package   300
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Navigation system   1,800
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Floor mats 94  
Bodyside moldings 123  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116  
Sport Package   274
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 3,170 4,850
Options (change) 2,706 4,376
Destination 780 630
Total Price $24,940 $35,430
Total Invoice $23,057 $32,519

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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: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,304
Model Year20122006
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6
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$24,940$35,430
Adjustments for Features0-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,940$30,900
Total Invoice$23,057$32,519
Adjustments for Features0-4,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,057$28,361

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSE-R Spec V3.6 VR6
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,400$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,158

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
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.3,576 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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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 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested42511%
Total Not Requested340589%

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