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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: $24,195

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,431

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatSentra
TrimKomfortSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $21,160
Base Invoice $26,436 $19,729
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479  
Sunroof   750
Limited-slip front differential   400
Audio Package   850
Bodyside moldings   150
Floor mats   165
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310  
Sunroof   651
Limited-slip front differential   347
Audio Package   738
Bodyside moldings   116
Floor mats   130
Options (change) 2,129 2,315
Options (change) 1,700 1,982
Destination 700 720
Total Price $31,129 $24,195
Total Invoice $28,836 $22,431

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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: $3,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,418
Model Year20092009
ModelPassatSentra
TrimKomfortSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,129$24,195
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,904$24,195
Total Invoice$28,836$22,431
Adjustments for Features-2,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,849$22,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
ModelPassatSentra
TrimKomfortSE-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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,465$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9870

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,344 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

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
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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