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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: $25,190

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $15,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,253

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatSentra
TrimVR6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $20,990
Base Invoice $33,597 $19,571
Body kit 1,650  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 479  
Navigation system 1,800  
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Bodyside moldings   155
Interior ambient lighting   250
Body kit 1,390  
iPod integration 0  
Rear spoiler 310  
Navigation system 1,589  
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Bodyside moldings   123
Interior ambient lighting   196
Options (change) 3,929 3,420
Options (change) 3,289 2,902
Destination 690 780
Total Price $40,669 $25,190
Total Invoice $37,576 $23,253

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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: $10,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,375
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatSentra
TrimVR6SE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,669$25,190
Adjustments for Features-5,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,314$25,190
Total Invoice$37,576$23,253
Adjustments for Features-4,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,628$23,253

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082012
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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
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$6,805$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9480

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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