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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: $4,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,141

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Model Year200820082007
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $30,180
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $27,997
Sport Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler   370 479
Luxury Package     3,250
Xenon HID headlights     950
Navigation system     1,800
Sport Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Floor mats 137 137  
Rear spoiler   292 310
Luxury Package     2,970
Xenon HID headlights     839
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 6,479
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 5,708
Destination 695 695 640
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $37,299
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $34,345

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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: $3,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,174
Model Year200820082007
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$34,240$32,810$37,299
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$32,760$36,199
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$34,345
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,258$30,158$33,332
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082007
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL3.6 VR6
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 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,405$2,455$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,013

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082007
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lighting150No
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 Requested267576%
Total Not Requested85024%
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 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested245064%
Total Not Requested138036%

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