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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: $205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182020
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $31,095
Technology Package 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Options (change) 2,305 1,015 375
Options (change) 344 344 300
Destination 885 885 920
Total Price $32,185 $37,410 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87
Model Year201820182020
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,185$37,410$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,185$36,810$29,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182020
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,830$3,430$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-98

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182020
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length191.9 in193.6 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested322598%
Total Not Requested502%

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