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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: $37,120

Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum   
Difference: $445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelAltimaPassat
TrimVC-T PlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,180 $35,995
Floor mats 235  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375
Floor mats 0  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 300
Options (change) 1,015 750
Options (change) 344 600
Destination 925 820
Total Price $37,120 $37,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,708
Model Year20202015
ModelAltimaPassat
TrimVC-T PlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$37,120$37,565
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,995$37,565

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202015
ModelAltimaPassat
TrimVC-T PlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Total Value of Features$4,305$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20202015
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.3,423 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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