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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Versa Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Versa Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,245

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,427

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatVersa
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $15,990
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $15,423
Navigation system 1,170   1,600         700
Sunroof 800              
Floor mats 125 125 125         170
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 375 375 375 335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               270
Navigation system 1,121   1,535         607
Sunroof 767              
Floor mats 99 99 99         133
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               222
Options (change) 2,470 500 2,100 375 375 375 375 1,475
Options (change) 2,287 399 1,934 300 300 300 300 1,224
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 780
Total Price $26,965 $27,265 $31,865 $29,540 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $18,245
Total Invoice $25,809 $26,098 $30,510 $28,300 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670 $17,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Versa

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,678
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatVersa
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6109hp I4
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$26,965$27,265$31,865$29,540$31,040$33,340$34,095$18,245
Adjustments for Features-1,780-580-3,230-3,495-5,570-5,570-5,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$26,685$28,635$26,045$25,470$27,770$28,425$18,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$3,450$860$285$2,585$3,240$0
Total Invoice$25,809$26,098$30,510$28,300$29,740$31,946$32,670$17,427
Adjustments for Features-1,704-555-3,093-3,348-5,337-5,337-5,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,105$25,543$27,417$24,952$24,403$26,609$27,237$17,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$3,312$847$298$2,504$3,132$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatVersa
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium1.6SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100   
CVT       $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75 
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325      
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio $50 $50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
USB port       $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass       $0
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger       $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$2,790$5,440$5,705$7,780$7,780$7,880$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$580$3,230$3,495$5,570$5,570$5,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,704-555-3,093-3,348-5,337-5,337-5,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Versa

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatVersa
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.6 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in66.7 in
Height58.5 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.2,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.6SL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75No
Total Requested825110%
Total Not Requested-75-10%

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