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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: $24,935

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,640

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSLSR Turbo2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 200 200 200      
Premium Package 3,560   2,590      
Cargo net 70 70 70 95 95 95
Rear spoiler   340   375 375 375
Cargo mat       125 125 125
Floor mats 169 169 169      
Premium Package 3,150   2,293      
Cargo net 49 49 49 69 69 69
Rear spoiler   270   300 300 300
Cargo mat       99 99 99
Options (change) 3,830 610 2,860 595 595 595
Options (change) 3,368 488 2,511 468 468 468
Destination 885 885 885 770 770 770
Total Price $25,215 $24,935 $26,235 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $23,734 $23,640 $24,762 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,252
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSLSR Turbo2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$25,215$24,935$26,235$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,8750-830-830-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,315$23,060$26,235$30,430$32,730$33,385
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$3,175$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$23,734$23,640$24,762$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-1,788-1,7780-794-794-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,946$21,862$24,762$29,114$31,320$31,948
Cost Above Minimum$84$0$2,900$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelSentraSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSLSR Turbo2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Remote start   $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
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   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port$25$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$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,625$1,750$2,580$2,580$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,875$0$830$830$930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,788-1,7780-794-794-890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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