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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: $25,040

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $7,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,535

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelPassatPassatSentraSentra
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $19,990 $21,500
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $18,997 $20,429
Cargo net 100 100 70 70
Rear spoiler 375 375   340
Premium Technology Package     3,820 2,360
Door sill trim plates     75 75
Floor mats     200 200
Cargo net 80 80 49 49
Rear spoiler 300 300   270
Premium Technology Package     3,382 2,089
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Floor mats     169 169
Options (change) 475 475 4,165 3,045
Options (change) 380 380 3,653 2,630
Destination 850 850 885 885
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $25,040 $25,430
Total Invoice $31,583 $34,460 $23,535 $23,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,265
Model Year2018201820172017
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$25,040$25,430
Adjustments for Features-3,950-4,1000-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,025$31,875$25,040$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$90
Total Invoice$31,583$34,460$23,535$23,944
Adjustments for Features-3,783-3,9270-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,800$30,533$23,535$23,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$127

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2018201820172017
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 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
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  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$6,240$6,390$2,290$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$4,100$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,783-3,9270-282

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20182017
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.2,849 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested440587%
Total Not Requested65013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested198078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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