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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: $24,005

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,165

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,590 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $18,270 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Leather Package 1,030      
Navigation Package 650      
Premium Package 1,200      
Cargo net 55 100 100 100
Floor mats 170      
Rear spoiler 295 375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 375 375 375
Leather Package 894      
Navigation Package 564      
Premium Package 1,041      
Cargo net 47 80 80 80
Floor mats 136      
Rear spoiler 240 300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 300 300 300
Options (change) 3,625 850 850 850
Options (change) 3,105 680 680 680
Destination 790 820 820 820
Total Price $24,005 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665
Total Invoice $22,165 $31,986 $34,034 $36,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,939
Model Year2013201520152015
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,005$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,015-3,015-3,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$30,445$32,580$34,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$22,165$31,986$34,034$36,019
Adjustments for Features0-2,882-2,883-2,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,165$29,104$31,151$33,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,047$3,936

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201520152015
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T 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 app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,440$4,455$4,455$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015$3,015$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,882-2,883-2,979

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132015
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.3,173 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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
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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