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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $16,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $17,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaAtlas
Trim3.5 SRSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,110 $48,490
Base Invoice $23,272 $46,502
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Options (change) 6,705 0
Options (change) 5,797 0
Destination 760 925
Total Price $32,575 $49,415
Total Invoice $29,829 $47,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,582
Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaAtlas
Trim3.5 SRSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$32,575$49,415
Adjustments for Features0-12,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$36,895
Total Invoice$29,829$47,427
Adjustments for Features0-12,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$35,411

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaAtlas
Trim3.5 SRSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$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 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
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$3,670$16,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,016

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in117.3 in
Length190.7 in198.3 in
Width70.7 in78.3 in
Height57.9 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,181 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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