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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: $36,630

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $29,950
Floor mats 235  
Luxury #2 Package   5,250
Navigation system   1,800
Floor mats 0  
Luxury #2 Package   4,797
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 235 7,050
Options (change) 0 6,386
Destination 885 630
Total Price $36,630 $37,630

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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: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,674
Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$36,630$37,630
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,405$37,630

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SL3.6 VR6
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 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,080$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-300

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length191.9 in188.2 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,412 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
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested173033%

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