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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $35,995
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $34,519
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Body kit 340 340 1,900
Cargo net     100
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Body kit 262 262 1,700
Cargo net     80
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 8,000 3,450 2,375
Options (change) 7,073 2,940 2,080
Destination 605 605 820
Total Price $32,205 $31,455 $39,190
Total Invoice $29,504 $28,885 $37,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,383
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$32,205$31,455$39,190
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$31,455$35,890
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,504$28,885$37,419
Adjustments for Features-1830-3,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,321$28,885$34,268
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,880$1,680$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-3,151

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062015
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length192.3 in191.6 in
Width70.4 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested347580%
Total Not Requested85020%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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