Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2009 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $18,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $18,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaAtlas
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $48,490
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $46,502
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 0
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 0
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $49,415
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $47,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,278
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaAtlas
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16255/50-20
Total Price$31,010$33,220$49,415
Adjustments for Features-1000-12,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$37,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$47,427
Adjustments for Features-920-11,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$35,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaAtlas
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $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
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,030$16,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$12,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-11,743

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20092018
ModelAltimaAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in117.3 in
Length189.8 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.3 in
Height57.9 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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