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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 180 180      
Premium Package 2,590 1,130      
Rear spoiler   340 375 375 375
Cargo mat     125 125 125
Floor mats 148 148      
Premium Package 2,293 1,000      
Rear spoiler   270 300 300 300
Cargo mat     99 99 99
Options (change) 2,770 1,650 500 500 500
Options (change) 2,441 1,418 399 399 399
Destination 835 835 770 770 770
Total Price $24,015 $24,655 $31,165 $33,465 $34,220
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,316 $29,839 $32,045 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,876
Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6S6
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)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,015$24,655$31,165$33,465$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-300-305-305-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,015$24,355$30,860$33,160$33,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$22,671$23,316$29,839$32,045$32,769
Adjustments for Features0-284-292-292-388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,671$23,032$29,547$31,753$32,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$361$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201220122012
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Infotainment 
App support$0$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
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$2,450$2,750$2,755$2,755$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$305$305$405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-292-292-388

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,849 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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