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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: $30,375

Volkswagen Passat V6 SE   
Difference: $165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelAltimaPassatPassat
TrimVC-T SRV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,400 $28,995 $32,950
Floor mats 245 125  
Cargo mat   110 125
Rear spoiler   375 375
Floor mats 0 99  
Cargo mat   86 99
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 245 610 500
Options (change) 0 485 399
Destination 895 770 770
Total Price $30,540 $30,375 $34,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,712
Model Year201920122012
ModelAltimaPassatPassat
TrimVC-T SRV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,540$30,375$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$29,900$30,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201920122012
ModelAltimaPassatPassat
TrimVC-T SRV6 SEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,590$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-454-3,222

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192012
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length192.9 in191.6 in
Width72.9 in72.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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