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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $8,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,323

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $19,390
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $18,084
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Special Value Package       990
Mud guards       150
Navigation system       400
Leather seating surfaces       900
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       130
Interior ambient lighting       240
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Special Value Package       859
Mud guards       115
Navigation system       347
Leather seating surfaces       780
Floor mats       94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       112
Interior ambient lighting       172
Options (change) 470 470 470 2,930
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,479
Destination 795 795 795 760
Total Price $31,690 $34,180 $34,790 $23,080
Total Invoice $30,342 $32,728 $33,315 $21,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,381
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6140hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,690$34,180$34,790$23,080
Adjustments for Features-2,755-2,755-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,935$31,425$31,935$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,342$32,728$33,315$21,323
Adjustments for Features-2,638-2,638-2,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,704$30,090$30,581$21,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2013201320132011
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,980$3,980$4,080$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$2,755$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,638-2,638-2,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132011
ModelPassatSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.6 in179.8 in
Width72.2 in70.5 in
Height58.5 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

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