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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $34,650
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $33,230
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler     375
Cargo net     100
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 119 119  
Rear spoiler     300
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 475
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 380
Destination 605 605 850
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $35,975
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $566
Model Year200620062018
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 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$31,865$31,115$35,975
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$34,460
Adjustments for Features-1840-6,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$28,057
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,455$2,255$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-6,403

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062018
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.3,571 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%
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

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%

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