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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $491

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $26,800 $27,195
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $25,116 $25,412
Technology Package 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 310      
Rear spoiler 370     479
Premium Audio Package 1,240      
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Sport Package   2,370    
Premium Package   2,380 4,230  
Convenience Package     1,300  
Navigation system       1,990
Technology Package 1,543 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 251      
Rear spoiler 295     310
Premium Audio Package 1,075      
Floor mats 134 134 84  
Sport Package   2,056    
Premium Package   2,064 3,669  
Convenience Package     1,127  
Navigation system       1,758
Options (change) 3,875 6,705 7,420 2,469
Options (change) 3,298 5,797 6,423 2,068
Destination 760 760 760 750
Total Price $30,905 $32,575 $34,980 $30,414
Total Invoice $28,482 $29,829 $32,299 $28,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16235/45-17
Total Price$30,905$32,575$34,980$30,414
Adjustments for Features-1,415-1,940-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,490$30,635$34,155$30,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$4,665$0
Total Invoice$28,482$29,829$32,299$28,230
Adjustments for Features-1,304-1,776-7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,178$28,053$31,537$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$4,359$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,005$4,530$3,415$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$1,940$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,304-1,776-7620

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,181 lb.3,345 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61578%
Total Not Requested17522%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61578%
Total Not Requested17522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87534%
Total Not Requested170066%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested108099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested170049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested61575%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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