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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: $32,120

Nissan Altima VC-T SR   
Difference: $3,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelAltimaAtlasAtlas
TrimVC-T SRSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,900 $33,590 $39,160
Floor mats 245    
3.6L V6   1,400 1,730
Floor mats 0    
3.6L V6   1,342 1,659
Options (change) 245 1,400 1,730
Options (change) 0 1,342 1,659
Destination 975 925 925
Total Price $32,120 $35,915 $41,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Atlas SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,583
Model Year202120182018
ModelAltimaAtlasAtlas
TrimVC-T SRSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$32,120$35,915$41,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,085-9,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,120$31,830$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year202120182018
ModelAltimaAtlasAtlas
TrimVC-T SRSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
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
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,230$7,315$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,085$9,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,922-8,985

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20212018
ModelAltimaAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in117.3 in
Length192.9 in198.3 in
Width72.9 in78.3 in
Height56.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
15.4 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.455.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.496.8 ft3

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