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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $19,760
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $18,428
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Mud guards       160
Special Value Package       990
Leather seating surfaces       900
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       135
Interior ambient lighting       250
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Mud guards       118
Special Value Package       859
Leather seating surfaces       780
Floor mats       94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       116
Interior ambient lighting       196
Options (change) 470 470 470 2,555
Options (change) 369 369 369 2,163
Destination 820 820 820 780
Total Price $32,585 $34,685 $35,555 $23,095
Total Invoice $31,200 $33,215 $34,049 $21,371

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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: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,473
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp 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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$32,585$34,685$35,555$23,095
Adjustments for Features-3,505-3,505-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,080$31,180$31,950$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0
Total Invoice$31,200$33,215$34,049$21,371
Adjustments for Features-3,356-3,356-3,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,844$29,859$30,597$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim1.8T 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 app$25$25$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $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
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, driver 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 seating surfaces$450$450$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,755$4,855$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$3,505$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,356-3,356-3,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142012
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

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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