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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: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $32,950
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $31,600
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360 375
Cargo mat     125
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 134 134  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282 300
Cargo mat     99
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 500
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 399
Destination 625 625 770
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $34,220
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$32,595$32,455$34,220
Adjustments for Features00-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$32,455$34,030
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$32,769
Adjustments for Features00-182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$32,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072012
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,365$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments00-182

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072012
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length189.8 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested330072%
Total Not Requested130028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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