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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: $18,495

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $9,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,636

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $9,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.6SL1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $15,423 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Navigation system 700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270        
Floor mats 170 235 235    
Rear spoiler 335 375 375 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 375      
Navigation system 607        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222        
Floor mats 133 185 185    
Rear spoiler 262 300 300 300 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209 300      
Options (change) 1,725 985 610 375 375
Options (change) 1,433 785 485 300 300
Destination 780 820 820 820 820
Total Price $18,495 $28,085 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $17,636 $26,808 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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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: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,359
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.6SL1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$18,495$28,085$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-3,870-7,895-10,005-10,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,495$24,215$24,030$25,460$27,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$17,636$26,808$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,694-7,555-9,587-9,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,636$23,114$22,995$24,398$26,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$119$0$1,403$3,766

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelVersaPassatPassatPassatPassat
Trim1.6SL1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote start   $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125 $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $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 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,635$6,505$10,530$12,640$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,870$7,895$10,005$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,694-7,555-9,587-9,684

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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