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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: $24,595

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,370

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassat
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $29,950
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $27,513
Premium Package 3,560   2,590  
Floor mats 200 200 200  
Cargo net 70 70 70  
Luxury #1 Package       2,750
Sport Package       300
Navigation system       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       950
Premium Package 3,150   2,293  
Floor mats 169 169 169  
Cargo net 49 49 49  
Luxury #1 Package       2,513
Sport Package       274
Navigation system       1,589
Xenon HID headlights       839
Options (change) 3,830 270 2,860 5,800
Options (change) 3,368 218 2,511 5,215
Destination 885 885 885 630
Total Price $25,215 $24,595 $26,235 $36,380
Total Invoice $23,734 $23,370 $24,762 $33,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,342
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassat
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$25,215$24,595$26,235$36,380
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,6750-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,315$22,920$26,235$35,030
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$23,734$23,370$24,762$33,358
Adjustments for Features-1,788-1,5920-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,946$21,778$24,762$32,120
Cost Above Minimum$168$0$2,984$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassat
TrimSRSLSR Turbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$0
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,340$2,665$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,675$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,788-1,5920-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
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 Weight2,849 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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested308073%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested218070%
Total Not Requested95030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested239062%
Total Not Requested144038%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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