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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $299

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $28,300
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $26,436
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375   479
Premium Audio Package 990    
Floor mats 180 180  
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,130  
Navigation system     1,990
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303   310
Premium Audio Package 859    
Floor mats 146 146  
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   1,848  
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 2,469
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 2,068
Destination 780 780 700
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $31,469
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $29,204

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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: $1,914
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,946
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$31,469
Adjustments for Features-1,615-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$30,670$31,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$29,204
Adjustments for Features-1,489-1,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,258$28,109$29,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$851$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRKomfort
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,605$4,130$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,489-1,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

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
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77531%
Total Not Requested170069%

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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