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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192017
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,030 $35,850 $33,995
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Options (change) 1,015 1,015 375
Options (change) 344 344 300
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $36,940 $37,760 $35,190

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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 VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,700
Model Year201920192017
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4248hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$36,940$37,760$35,190
Adjustments for Features00-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$37,760$33,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201920192017
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $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 
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
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Total Value of Features$2,730$2,730$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,782

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20192017
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 Weight3,436 lb.3,481 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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