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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: $25,695

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $29,995
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
Rear spoiler   360 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
LED headlights     1,195
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 134 134  
Rear spoiler   282 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 1,070 1,430 1,895
Options (change) 914 1,196 1,598
Destination 625 625 895
Total Price $25,695 $30,455 $32,785

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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: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,354
Model Year200720072019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$25,695$30,455$32,785
Adjustments for Features0-5,050-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,695$25,405$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,005$6,055$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,050$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,665-376

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072019
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 Weight3,056 lb.3,275 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
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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