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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: $25,190

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,253

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $14,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelPassatSentra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $20,990
Base Invoice $35,325 $19,571
Body kit 1,900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Upgrade Package   2,600
Mud guards   160
Floor mats   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135
Bodyside moldings   155
Interior ambient lighting   250
Body kit 1,700  
Rear spoiler 300  
Upgrade Package   2,255
Mud guards   118
Floor mats   94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116
Bodyside moldings   123
Interior ambient lighting   196
Options (change) 2,275 3,420
Options (change) 2,000 2,902
Destination 820 780
Total Price $39,930 $25,190
Total Invoice $38,145 $23,253

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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: $5,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,017
Model Year20162012
ModelPassatSentra
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9340, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,930$25,190
Adjustments for Features-9,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,640$25,190
Total Invoice$38,145$23,253
Adjustments for Features-8,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,270$23,253

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162012
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height 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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,365$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8750

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162012
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 Weight3,481 lb.3,078 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 SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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