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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $1,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $29,995
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
LED headlights   1,195
Floor mats 106  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
LED headlights   1,028
Options (change) 890 1,895
Options (change) 716 1,598
Destination 825 895
Total Price $34,065 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,172
Model Year20152019
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,065$32,785
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$32,785

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152019
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,390$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152019
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 Weight3,109 lb.3,275 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
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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