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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: $33,110

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,578

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $29,950
Base Invoice $28,488 $27,513
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Bodyside moldings 180  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Xenon HID headlights   950
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Bodyside moldings 164  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Xenon HID headlights   839
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,480 5,500
Options (change) 1,280 4,941
Destination 810 630
Total Price $33,110 $36,080
Total Invoice $30,578 $33,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,383
Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$33,110$36,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,110$34,855
Total Invoice$30,578$33,084
Adjustments for Features0-1,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,578$31,961

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,355$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,123

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length191.5 in188.2 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested245064%
Total Not Requested138036%

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