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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: $24,935

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,640

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $20,500 $23,440 $22,490
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $19,481 $22,267 $21,366
Cargo net 95 95 95 70 70 70
Rear spoiler 375 375 375   340  
Cargo mat 125 125 125      
Premium Package       3,560   2,590
Floor mats       200 200 200
Cargo net 69 69 69 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   270  
Cargo mat 99 99 99      
Premium Package       3,150   2,293
Floor mats       169 169 169
Options (change) 595 595 595 3,830 610 2,860
Options (change) 468 468 468 3,368 488 2,511
Destination 770 770 770 885 885 885
Total Price $31,260 $33,560 $34,315 $25,215 $24,935 $26,235
Total Invoice $29,908 $32,114 $32,838 $23,734 $23,640 $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: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,252
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6CVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,260$33,560$34,315$25,215$24,935$26,235
Adjustments for Features-830-830-930-1,900-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,430$32,730$33,385$23,315$23,060$26,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$255$0$3,175
Total Invoice$29,908$32,114$32,838$23,734$23,640$24,762
Adjustments for Features-794-794-890-1,788-1,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,114$31,320$31,948$21,946$21,862$24,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$84$0$2,900

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSLSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100   
CVT   $1000$1000 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Remote start$150$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
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
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,580$2,680$3,650$3,625$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$830$930$1,900$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-794-794-890-1,788-1,7780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in69.3 in
Height58.5 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested243078%
Total Not Requested70022%

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