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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: $29,075

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $29,995
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Rear spoiler   375
LED headlights   1,195
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Rear spoiler   300
LED headlights   1,028
Options (change) 2,725 1,570
Options (change) 2,328 1,328
Destination 780 895
Total Price $29,075 $32,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,700
Model Year20122019
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$29,075$32,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$30,740

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122019
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SRSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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$3,355$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122019
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 Weight3,181 lb.3,275 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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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