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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,595

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,370

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $9,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.6 VR6SRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $27,513 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Luxury #1 Package 2,750      
Sport Package 300      
Navigation system 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 950      
Premium Package   3,560   2,590
Cargo net   70 70 70
Floor mats   200 200 200
Luxury #1 Package 2,513      
Sport Package 274      
Navigation system 1,589      
Xenon HID headlights 839      
Premium Package   3,150   2,293
Cargo net   49 49 49
Floor mats   169 169 169
Options (change) 5,800 3,830 270 2,860
Options (change) 5,215 3,368 218 2,511
Destination 630 885 885 885
Total Price $36,380 $25,215 $24,595 $26,235
Total Invoice $33,358 $23,734 $23,370 $24,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,342
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.6 VR6SRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,380$25,215$24,595$26,235
Adjustments for Features-1,350-1,900-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,030$23,315$22,920$26,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$3,315
Total Invoice$33,358$23,734$23,370$24,762
Adjustments for Features-1,238-1,788-1,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,120$21,946$21,778$24,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$0$2,984

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim3.6 VR6SRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,015$4,565$4,340$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$1,900$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,238-1,788-1,5920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in69.3 in
Height58.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested239062%
Total Not Requested144038%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested308073%
Total Not Requested115027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested218070%
Total Not Requested95030%

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