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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,205

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,914

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,872

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $28,300
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $26,436
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 1,800 5,700 1,800  
Sunroof 900      
Fog lights 300      
Floor mats 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Body kit 340 340 340 1,650
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800  
Navigation system       1,990
Rear spoiler       479
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 1,561 5,093 1,561  
Sunroof 780      
Fog lights 248      
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Body kit 262 262 262 1,390
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694  
Navigation system       1,758
Rear spoiler       310
Options (change) 4,650 8,150 3,450 4,119
Options (change) 3,968 7,166 2,940 3,458
Destination 605 605 605 700
Total Price $29,205 $32,355 $31,455 $33,119
Total Invoice $26,872 $29,597 $28,885 $30,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,505
Model Year2006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$29,205$32,355$31,455$33,119
Adjustments for Features0-25-825-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,205$32,330$30,630$32,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,425$0
Total Invoice$26,872$29,597$28,885$30,594
Adjustments for Features0-23-758-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,872$29,574$28,127$30,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,702$1,255$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,620$2,645$3,445$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$825$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-758-217

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.7 in
Length192.3 in188.2 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested192545%
Total Not Requested240055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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