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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: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,165

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,590 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,270 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation Package 650      
Leather Package 1,030      
Floor mats 170 235    
Premium Package 1,200      
Cargo net 55 100 100 100
Rear spoiler 295 375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225      
Navigation Package 564      
Leather Package 894      
Floor mats 136 185    
Premium Package 1,041      
Cargo net 47 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 240 300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183      
Options (change) 3,625 710 475 475
Options (change) 3,105 565 380 380
Destination 790 820 820 820
Total Price $24,005 $32,025 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $22,165 $30,630 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,601
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6S6
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$32,025$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features0-4,040-6,150-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,005$27,985$29,415$31,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$22,165$30,630$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,864-5,891-5,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,165$26,766$28,174$30,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,408$3,772

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201620162016
ModelSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,515$5,555$7,665$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040$6,150$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,864-5,891-5,987

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132016
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.3,231 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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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