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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: $18,245

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,427

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.6SL2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $15,423 $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Navigation system 700 1,170   1,600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270              
Floor mats 170 125 125 125        
Rear spoiler 335 375 375 375 375 375 375 375
Sunroof   800            
Navigation system 607 1,121   1,535        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222              
Floor mats 133 99 99 99        
Rear spoiler 262 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Sunroof   767            
Options (change) 1,475 2,470 500 2,100 375 375 375 375
Options (change) 1,224 2,287 399 1,934 300 300 300 300
Destination 780 770 770 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $18,245 $26,965 $27,265 $31,865 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $17,427 $25,809 $26,098 $30,510 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,678
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.6SL2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5M6S6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,245$26,965$27,265$31,865$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-580-3,230-3,495-5,570-5,570-5,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,245$25,185$26,685$28,635$26,045$25,470$27,770$28,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$3,450$860$285$2,585$3,240
Total Invoice$17,427$25,809$26,098$30,510$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,704-555-3,093-3,348-5,337-5,337-5,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,427$24,105$25,543$27,417$24,952$24,403$26,609$27,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,438$3,312$847$298$2,504$3,132

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.6SL2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000       
5-speed manual $0      
6-speed manual  $150     
6-speed automated manual   $1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote start     $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75
Sunroof $900 $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325     
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25       
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass$0       
Cornering lights   $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights$125  $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   $100
Total Value of Features$2,210$3,990$2,790$5,440$5,705$7,780$7,780$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$580$3,230$3,495$5,570$5,570$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,704-555-3,093-3,348-5,337-5,337-5,433

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelVersaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length175.4 in191.6 in
Width66.7 in72.2 in
Height59.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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