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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: $34,555

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $35,995
Base Invoice $30,453 $34,519
Floor mats 225  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 375
Floor mats 175  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276 300
Options (change) 980 750
Options (change) 795 600
Destination 885 820
Total Price $34,555 $37,565
Total Invoice $32,133 $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: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,734
Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,555$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,555$37,490
Total Invoice$32,133$35,939
Adjustments for Features0-72
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,133$35,867

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172015
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
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
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-72

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.9 in191.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 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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