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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $9,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPassatPassatSentraSentra
TrimLuxVR6SRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,100 $36,050 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $28,107 $33,597 $19,395 $21,063
Rear spoiler 479 479   340
iPod integration 0 0    
Heated front seats 225 225    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Body kit 1,650 1,650    
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Rear spoiler 310 310   270
iPod integration 0 0    
Heated front seats 199 199    
Navigation system 1,589 1,589    
Body kit 1,390 1,390    
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Options (change) 4,154 4,154 2,770 1,650
Options (change) 3,488 3,488 2,441 1,418
Destination 690 690 835 835
Total Price $34,944 $40,894 $24,015 $24,655
Total Invoice $32,285 $37,775 $22,671 $23,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,097
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPassatPassatSentraSentra
TrimLuxVR6SRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4280hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,944$40,894$24,015$24,655
Adjustments for Features-560-1,2650-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,384$39,629$24,015$24,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,245$0$340
Total Invoice$32,285$37,775$22,671$23,316
Adjustments for Features-517-1,1690-284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,768$36,606$22,671$23,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,838$0$361

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelPassatPassatSentraSentra
TrimLuxVR6SRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125$125  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,605$3,340$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$1,265$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-517-1,1690-284

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082016
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
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested323081%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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