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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $8,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142014200620062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,945 $24,775 $26,675 $29,665 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $15,200 $18,100 $18,300
Base Invoice $22,963 $23,760 $25,582 $28,448 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $14,137 $16,834 $17,020
Floor mats 125 125 125 125       150 150 150
Cargo mat 110 110 110 110 125 125 125      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375      
Sunroof 800 820 900              
Special Edition Package               500    
ABS and Side Airbags Package               600 600 600
Sunroof Package               700 700 700
Interior air filter               50 50 50
Satellite radio               350 350 350
Audio Fanatic Package                 650 650
Floor mats 99 99 99 99       113 113 113
Cargo mat 86 86 86 86 99 99 99      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300      
Sunroof 767 785 862              
Special Edition Package               433    
ABS and Side Airbags Package               520 520 520
Sunroof Package               607 607 607
Interior air filter               40 40 40
Satellite radio               304 304 304
Audio Fanatic Package                 564 564
Options (change) 1,410 1,430 1,510 610 500 500 500 2,350 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,252 1,270 1,347 485 399 399 399 2,017 2,148 2,148
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 605 605 605
Total Price $26,175 $27,025 $29,005 $31,095 $32,615 $34,715 $35,585 $18,155 $21,205 $21,405
Total Invoice $25,035 $25,850 $27,749 $29,753 $31,230 $33,245 $34,079 $16,759 $19,587 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,914
Model Year2014201420142014201420142014200620062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6S6T6S6S6M5A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9300, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$26,175$27,025$29,005$31,095$32,615$34,715$35,585$18,155$21,205$21,405
Adjustments for Features-3,515-3,515-3,665-4,965-7,855-7,855-7,9550-975-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,660$23,510$25,340$26,130$24,760$26,860$27,630$18,155$20,230$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$2,680$3,470$2,100$4,200$4,970$0$2,075$2,425
Total Invoice$25,035$25,850$27,749$29,753$31,230$33,245$34,079$16,759$19,587$19,773
Adjustments for Features-3,362-3,362-3,506-4,751-7,521-7,522-7,6180-901-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,673$22,488$24,243$25,002$23,709$25,723$26,461$16,759$18,686$19,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$2,570$3,329$2,036$4,050$4,788$0$1,927$2,252

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2014201420142014201420142014200620062006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatSentraSentraSentra
Trim2.5L SE1.8T SETDI SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     $0  
6-speed manual  $150      $150
6-speed automated manual   $1100 $1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100     
4-speed automatic        $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential         $500
Exterior 
Body kit        $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   $325$325$325
CD player    $125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Media drive    $15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation system    $600$600$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50   
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0      
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)         $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100   
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,290$4,440$5,740$8,630$8,630$8,730$775$1,750$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$3,515$3,665$4,965$7,855$7,855$7,955$0$975$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,362-3,362-3,506-4,751-7,521-7,522-7,6180-901-762

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142006
ModelPassatSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in99.8 in
Length191.6 in177.5 in
Width72.2 in67.3 in
Height58.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,514 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft311.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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