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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: $7,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,982

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,590 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $18,270 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Leather Package 1,030      
Navigation Package 650      
Floor mats 170      
Premium Package 1,200      
Cargo net 55 95 95 95
Rear spoiler 295 375 375 375
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Leather Package 894      
Navigation Package 564      
Floor mats 136      
Premium Package 1,041      
Cargo net 47 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 240 300 300 300
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Options (change) 3,400 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,922 468 468 468
Destination 790 770 770 770
Total Price $23,780 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $21,982 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,247
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,780$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-1,755-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,780$29,505$31,805$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$21,982$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features0-1,679-1,679-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,982$28,229$30,435$31,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,325$3,080$3,080$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,755$1,755$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,679-1,679-1,775

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132012
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in191.6 in
Width69.3 in72.2 in
Height58.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.9 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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72574%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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