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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SR3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,272 $27,513
Sport Package 2,370 300
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
Sport Package 2,056 274
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 6,705 5,800
Options (change) 5,797 5,215
Destination 760 630
Total Price $32,575 $36,380
Total Invoice $29,829 $33,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,786
Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SR3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$32,575$36,380
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$35,570
Total Invoice$29,829$33,358
Adjustments for Features0-743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$32,615

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SR3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,320$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-743

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested185090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175068%
Total Not Requested82532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested245064%
Total Not Requested138036%

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