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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: $23,230

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $15,639

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,552

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatSentra
TrimVR6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $20,570
Base Invoice $33,597 $19,181
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479  
Sunroof   750
Bodyside moldings   150
Floor mats   165
Satellite radio   150
Audio Package   750
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310  
Sunroof   651
Bodyside moldings   115
Floor mats   129
Satellite radio   130
Audio Package   651
Options (change) 2,129 1,965
Options (change) 1,700 1,676
Destination 690 695
Total Price $38,869 $23,230
Total Invoice $35,987 $21,552

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,241
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatSentra
TrimVR6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$38,869$23,230
Adjustments for Features-6,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,179$23,230
Total Invoice$35,987$21,552
Adjustments for Features-6,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,793$21,552

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatSentra
TrimVR6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,505$815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in105.7 in
Length188.2 in179.8 in
Width71.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,078 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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