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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: $26,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $29,995
Braking and Airbag Package 800      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230     325
Floor mats 160 160 160  
Body kit 340 340    
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Cargo net       100
Rear spoiler       375
LED headlights       1,195
Braking and Airbag Package 694      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172     270
Floor mats 119 119 119  
Body kit 262 262    
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Cargo net       80
Rear spoiler       300
LED headlights       1,028
Options (change) 2,680 1,650 1,310 1,995
Options (change) 2,245 1,379 1,117 1,678
Destination 605 605 605 895
Total Price $26,885 $29,655 $31,565 $32,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,468
Model Year2006200620062019
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,885$29,655$31,565$32,885
Adjustments for Features0-4,025-3,375-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$25,630$28,190$27,440
Cost Above Minimum$1,255$0$2,560$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620062019
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-RSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof $900$900 
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  $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass$0  $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$730$4,755$4,105$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025$3,375$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,709-3,116-426

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062019
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 Weight3,042 lb.3,275 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

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%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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