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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: $32,185

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $29,995
Technology Package 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
LED headlights     1,195
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 1,895
Options (change) 344 344 1,598
Destination 885 885 895
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,391
Model Year201820182019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,185$37,410$32,785
Adjustments for Features-3,255-3,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,930$33,555$32,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,405$7,005$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$3,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-124-1270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
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 Weight3,198 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
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested140043%
Total Not Requested187557%

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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