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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: $26,480

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020172017
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSR1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $30,995 $33,995
Premium Package 3,560    
Cargo net 70 100 100
Floor mats 200    
Door sill trim plates 75    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Body kit   1,900 1,900
Premium Package 3,150    
Cargo net 49 80 80
Floor mats 169    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Body kit   1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,905 2,375 2,375
Options (change) 3,421 2,080 2,080
Destination 925 820 820
Total Price $26,480 $34,190 $37,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,153
Model Year202020172017
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSR1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,480$34,190$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,480$30,915$33,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year202020172017
ModelSentraPassatPassat
TrimSR1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$5,440$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,125-3,222

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202017
ModelSentraPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.8 in110.4 in
Length182.7 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height56.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,048 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested388092%
Total Not Requested3508%

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