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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: $29,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $29,995
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Technology Package   2,000  
Rear spoiler   370 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
LED headlights     1,195
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Technology Package   1,735  
Rear spoiler   295 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 3,305 3,315 1,895
Options (change) 2,865 2,818 1,598
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $29,180 $33,390 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,444
Model Year200920092019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$29,180$33,390$32,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,180$31,665$32,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,485$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,855$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,588-40

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092019
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 Weight3,146 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 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 surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested247556%
Total Not Requested197544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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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