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Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,265

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $10,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,364

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $9,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8SL2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,650 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $16,058 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Convenience Package 650        
Mud guards 120        
Navigation system 610        
Floor mats 110        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125        
Interior ambient lighting 240        
Cargo mat   125 125 125 125
Convenience Package 564        
Mud guards 89        
Navigation system 529        
Floor mats 83        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109        
Interior ambient lighting 172        
Cargo mat   99 99 99 99
Options (change) 1,855 125 125 125 125
Options (change) 1,546 99 99 99 99
Destination 760 770 770 770 770
Total Price $19,265 $29,290 $30,790 $33,090 $33,845
Total Invoice $18,364 $28,099 $29,539 $31,745 $32,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,431
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8SL2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,265$29,290$30,790$33,090$33,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,870-4,945-4,945-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,265$26,420$25,845$28,145$28,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$18,364$28,099$29,539$31,745$32,469
Adjustments for Features0-2,753-4,744-4,744-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,364$25,346$24,795$27,001$27,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$551$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.8SL2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,585$4,455$6,530$6,530$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,870$4,945$4,945$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,753-4,744-4,744-4,840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelVersaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length176.0 in191.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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