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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $801

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SVKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,920 $28,520 $27,195
Base Invoice $25,813 $26,366 $25,412
Technology Package 1,090 1,090  
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats 210 210  
Bodyside moldings 180 180  
Rear spoiler 405 405 479
Navigation system     1,990
Technology Package 957 957  
Sunroof 702    
Floor mats 159 159  
Bodyside moldings 164 164  
Rear spoiler 344 344 310
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 2,685 1,885 2,469
Options (change) 2,326 1,624 2,068
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $31,415 $31,215 $30,414
Total Invoice $28,949 $28,800 $28,230

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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: $1,124
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,239
Model Year201420142010
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SVKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$31,415$31,215$30,414
Adjustments for Features-2,125-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$30,290$30,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$28,949$28,800$28,230
Adjustments for Features-1,958-8530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,991$27,947$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$956$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142010
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SVKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$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  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,855$3,655$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,958-8530

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142010
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 Weight3,109 lb.3,345 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 2.5 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
Nissan Altima 3.5 SV

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 Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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