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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: $25,010

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,693

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201620162016
ModelSentraSentraPassatPassatPassat
TrimSRSL1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Floor mats 200 200 235    
Premium Package 3,560        
Cargo net 70 70 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 75 75      
Rear spoiler   340 375 375 375
Lighting Package     1,095    
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Floor mats 169 169 185    
Premium Package 3,150        
Cargo net 49 49 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Rear spoiler   270 300 300 300
Lighting Package     942    
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,905 685 3,705 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 3,421 541 3,207 2,080 2,080
Destination 885 885 820 820 820
Total Price $25,290 $25,010 $35,020 $37,465 $40,030
Total Invoice $23,787 $23,693 $33,272 $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: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,356
Model Year20182018201620162016
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$25,290$25,010$35,020$37,465$40,030
Adjustments for Features-250-2,340-3,450-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$25,010$32,680$34,015$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$23,787$23,693$33,272$35,765$38,225
Adjustments for Features-240-2,223-3,293-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,763$23,693$31,049$32,472$34,835
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$0$1,423$3,786

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201620162016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
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
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,190$2,165$4,505$5,615$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,340$3,450$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-2,223-3,293-3,390

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
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.3,231 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested388092%
Total Not Requested3508%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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