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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $35,995
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $34,519
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 750
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 600
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $37,565
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $35,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,036
Model Year200920092015
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$31,180$33,390$37,565
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$36,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$35,939
Adjustments for Features-920-1,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$34,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092015
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 app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,305$2,205$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-1,363

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,424 lb.3,423 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested335075%
Total Not Requested110025%
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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