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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: $6,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $36,050
Base Invoice $23,272 $33,597
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 6,705 2,504
Options (change) 5,797 2,098
Destination 760 690
Total Price $32,575 $39,244
Total Invoice $29,829 $36,385

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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: $5,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,434
Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,575$39,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$38,034
Total Invoice$29,829$36,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$35,263

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRVR6
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,295$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,122

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
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

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 lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190074%
Total Not Requested67526%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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