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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: $24,270

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation Package 720 720      
Floor mats 180 180 235    
Premium Package 2,230 1,130      
Cargo net 55 55 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350      
Rear spoiler   340 375 375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation Package 637 637      
Floor mats 148 148 185    
Premium Package 1,974 1,000      
Cargo net 49 49 80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266      
Rear spoiler   270 300 300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,535 2,775 2,610 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 3,074 2,370 2,265 2,080 2,080
Destination 825 825 820 820 820
Total Price $24,270 $24,270 $33,925 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $22,820 $22,836 $32,330 $35,765 $38,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,593
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,270$24,270$33,925$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features0-325-4,415-6,525-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,270$23,945$29,510$30,940$33,405
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$22,820$22,836$32,330$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features0-306-4,207-6,229-6,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,820$22,530$28,123$29,536$31,899
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0$1,413$3,776

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
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$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$1,540$1,865$5,955$8,065$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$4,415$6,525$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306-4,207-6,229-6,326

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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 SR

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%
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%

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

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

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