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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: $25,810

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $6,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSR TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $31,095
Premium Package 2,590  
Cargo net 70 100
Floor mats 200  
Door sill trim plates 75  
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 2,293  
Cargo net 49 80
Floor mats 169  
Door sill trim plates 53  
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 2,935 475
Options (change) 2,564 380
Destination 885 920
Total Price $25,810 $32,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,237
Model Year20172020
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSR TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,810$32,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$27,590

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172020
ModelSentraPassat
TrimSR TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,315$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172020
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.1 in193.6 in
Width69.3 in72.2 in
Height58.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,325 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested265586%
Total Not Requested45014%

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