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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $33,597
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370 479
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292 310
Heated front seats     199
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 2,504
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 2,098
Destination 695 695 690
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $39,244
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $36,385

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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: $5,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,300
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-18
Total Price$34,240$32,810$39,244
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$32,760$38,244
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$36,385
Adjustments for Features0-46-927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,258$30,158$35,458
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,655$2,705$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-927

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length189.8 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested282580%
Total Not Requested70020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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