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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: $23,920

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $11,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,570

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassat
TrimSRSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $28,107 $33,597
Premium Package 2,230 1,130    
Navigation Package 720 720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Floor mats 180 180    
Cargo net 55 55    
Rear spoiler   340 479 479
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     225 225
Body kit     1,650 1,650
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Premium Package 1,974 1,000    
Navigation Package 637 637    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233      
Floor mats 148 148    
Cargo net 49 49    
Rear spoiler   270 310 310
iPod integration     0 0
Heated front seats     199 199
Body kit     1,390 1,390
Navigation system     1,589 1,589
Options (change) 3,460 2,425 4,154 4,154
Options (change) 3,041 2,104 3,488 3,488
Destination 825 825 690 690
Total Price $24,195 $23,920 $34,944 $40,894
Total Invoice $22,787 $22,570 $32,285 $37,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,855
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassat
TrimSRSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,195$23,920$34,944$40,894
Adjustments for Features0-325-2,345-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,195$23,595$32,599$37,844
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$22,787$22,570$32,285$37,775
Adjustments for Features0-307-2,167-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,787$22,263$30,118$34,958
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$0$4,840

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassat
TrimSRSLLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Sunshade, rear  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$2,180$2,505$4,525$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$2,345$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-307-2,167-2,817

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152008
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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%
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
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
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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