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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: $23,780

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,590 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $18,270 $28,107 $33,597
Leather Package 1,030    
Premium Package 1,200    
Navigation Package 650    
Floor mats 170    
Rear spoiler 295 479 479
Cargo net 55    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   225 225
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Leather Package 894    
Premium Package 1,041    
Navigation Package 564    
Floor mats 136    
Rear spoiler 240 310 310
Cargo net 47    
iPod integration   0 0
Heated front seats   199 199
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 3,400 2,504 2,504
Options (change) 2,922 2,098 2,098
Destination 790 690 690
Total Price $23,780 $33,294 $39,244
Total Invoice $21,982 $30,895 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,544
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,085
Model Year201320082008
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$23,780$33,294$39,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,780$31,324$36,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$21,982$30,895$36,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,828-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,982$29,067$33,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,838

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201320082008
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,155$4,125$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,828-2,480

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length182.1 in188.2 in
Width69.3 in71.7 in
Height58.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Lux

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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