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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: $33,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $35,995
Base Invoice $28,488 $34,519
Technology Package 1,090  
Floor mats 210  
Bodyside moldings 180  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 375
Technology Package 957  
Floor mats 159  
Bodyside moldings 164  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 300
Options (change) 2,235 750
Options (change) 1,890 600
Destination 810 820
Total Price $33,865 $37,565
Total Invoice $31,188 $35,939

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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: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,196
Model Year20142015
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,865$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$35,940
Total Invoice$31,188$35,939
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,188$34,384

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,980$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.5 in191.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 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 information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested52546%

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