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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: $21,405

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $18,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $18,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelPassatSentra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $18,300
Base Invoice $35,325 $17,020
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   600
Sunroof Package   700
Audio Fanatic Package   650
Interior air filter   50
Floor mats   150
Satellite radio   350
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300  
ABS and Side Airbags Package   520
Sunroof Package   607
Audio Fanatic Package   564
Interior air filter   40
Floor mats   113
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 2,275 2,500
Options (change) 2,000 2,148
Destination 820 605
Total Price $39,930 $21,405
Total Invoice $38,145 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,318
Model Year20162006
ModelPassatSentra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,930$21,405
Adjustments for Features-10,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,405$21,405
Total Invoice$38,145$19,773
Adjustments for Features-10,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,091$19,773

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162006
ModelPassatSentra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,015$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0540

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,481 lb.2,710 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 SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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