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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: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $33,525
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $32,151
Sport Package 1,300    
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370 375
Cargo mat     125
Sport Package 1,127    
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292 300
Cargo mat     99
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 500
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 399
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $34,820
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $33,345

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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: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,957
Model Year200820082013
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)19/26 MPG19/26 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$34,240$32,810$34,820
Adjustments for Features0-50-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,240$32,760$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$33,345
Adjustments for Features0-46-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,258$30,158$33,115
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082013
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$2,690$2,740$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-230

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082013
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested135038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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