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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: $24,965

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,482

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentraSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $19,990 $21,500
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $18,997 $20,429
Cargo net 95 95 95 70 70
Rear spoiler 375 375 375   340
Cargo mat 125 125 125    
Premium Technology Package       3,820 2,360
Floor mats       200 200
Cargo net 69 69 69 49 49
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   270
Cargo mat 99 99 99    
Premium Technology Package       3,382 2,089
Floor mats       169 169
Options (change) 595 595 595 4,090 2,970
Options (change) 468 468 468 3,600 2,577
Destination 820 820 820 885 885
Total Price $32,710 $34,810 $35,680 $24,965 $25,355
Total Invoice $31,299 $33,314 $34,148 $23,482 $23,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,573
Model Year20142014201420172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentraSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,710$34,810$35,680$24,965$25,355
Adjustments for Features-255-255-3550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$34,555$35,325$24,965$25,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$90
Total Invoice$31,299$33,314$34,148$23,482$23,891
Adjustments for Features-244-244-3400-283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,055$33,070$33,808$23,482$23,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$126

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142014201420172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentraSentra
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
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  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $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, 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$3,580$3,580$3,680$3,325$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$255$355$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-244-244-3400-283

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142017
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 Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested345568%
Total Not Requested160032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested133053%
Total Not Requested120047%

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