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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,697 $31,600
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,130  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Cargo mat   125
Rear spoiler   375
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 1,848  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Cargo mat   99
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,460 500
Options (change) 5,593 399
Destination 780 770
Total Price $32,810 $34,220
Total Invoice $30,070 $32,769

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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: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,364
Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,810$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$33,870
Total Invoice$30,070$32,769
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$32,434

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,090$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,446 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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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 headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested67527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested74094%
Total Not Requested506%

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