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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: $24,270

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatSentraSentra
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $18,921 $19,641
Cargo net 100 100 55 55
Rear spoiler 375 375   340
Navigation Package     720 720
Premium Package     2,230 1,130
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Cargo net 80 80 49 49
Rear spoiler 300 300   270
Navigation Package     637 637
Premium Package     1,974 1,000
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Options (change) 475 475 3,535 2,775
Options (change) 380 380 3,074 2,370
Destination 850 850 825 825
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $24,270 $24,270
Total Invoice $31,583 $34,460 $22,820 $22,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,612
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatSentraSentra
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,975$35,975$24,270$24,270
Adjustments for Features-6,725-6,8750-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,250$29,100$24,270$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$325$0
Total Invoice$31,583$34,460$22,820$22,836
Adjustments for Features-6,441-6,5850-306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,142$27,875$22,820$22,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$290$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelPassatPassatSentraSentra
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,515$1,640$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$6,875$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,441-6,5850-306

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,275 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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested203082%
Total Not Requested45018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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