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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,810

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $13,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $44,280
Technology Package 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Options (change) 1,930 640 0
Options (change) 344 344 0
Destination 885 885 820
Total Price $31,810 $37,035 $45,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,159
Model Year201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine182hp I4270hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$31,810$37,035$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-600-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,810$36,435$38,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201820182012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,880$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20-5,917

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in121.2 in
Length191.9 in202.5 in
Width72.0 in76.9 in
Height57.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested167551%

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