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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $35,995
Base Invoice $23,697 $34,519
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 6,635 750
Options (change) 5,719 600
Destination 780 820
Total Price $32,985 $37,565
Total Invoice $30,196 $35,939

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,107
Model Year20122015
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$32,985$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$35,855
Total Invoice$30,196$35,939
Adjustments for Features0-1,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$34,303

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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 app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,080$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,636

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122015
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.3,423 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested66584%
Total Not Requested12516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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