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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $32,950
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Cargo mat   125
Floor mats 0  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Cargo mat   99
Options (change) 640 500
Options (change) 344 399
Destination 885 770
Total Price $37,035 $34,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,622
Model Year20182012
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$37,035$34,220
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,550$34,220

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,715$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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.3,446 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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