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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: $24,005

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,165

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $19,590
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $18,270
Floor mats 235     170
Cargo net 100 100 100 55
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 295
Premium Package       1,200
Navigation Package       650
Leather Package       1,030
Illuminated door sill trim plates       225
Floor mats 185     136
Cargo net 80 80 80 47
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 240
Premium Package       1,041
Navigation Package       564
Leather Package       894
Illuminated door sill trim plates       183
Options (change) 710 475 475 3,625
Options (change) 565 380 380 3,105
Destination 820 820 820 790
Total Price $32,025 $35,565 $38,130 $24,005
Total Invoice $30,630 $34,065 $36,525 $22,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,601
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,025$35,565$38,130$24,005
Adjustments for Features-4,040-6,150-6,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,985$29,415$31,880$24,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,630$34,065$36,525$22,165
Adjustments for Features-3,864-5,891-5,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,766$28,174$30,538$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$3,772$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatSentra
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,555$7,665$7,765$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$6,150$6,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,864-5,891-5,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,231 lb.2,823 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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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