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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: $33,515

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,729

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,463

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Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $36,050
Base Invoice $28,488 $33,597
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Bodyside moldings 180  
Rear spoiler 405 479
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Bodyside moldings 164  
Rear spoiler 344 310
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,885 2,504
Options (change) 1,624 2,098
Destination 810 690
Total Price $33,515 $39,244
Total Invoice $30,922 $36,385

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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: $4,504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,327
Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,515$39,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$38,019
Total Invoice$30,922$36,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,922$35,249

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLVR6
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
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 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,430$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,136

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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