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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $14,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $44,280
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $42,465
Braking and Airbag Package 800    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Braking and Airbag Package 694    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Options (change) 7,810 3,110 0
Options (change) 6,904 2,678 0
Destination 605 605 820
Total Price $32,015 $31,115 $45,100
Total Invoice $29,335 $28,623 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,047
Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine250hp V6250hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$32,015$31,115$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-800-10,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,015$30,315$34,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,700$0$0
Total Invoice$29,335$28,623$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-736-10,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,335$27,887$32,934
Cost Above Minimum$1,448$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620062012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$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 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,455$2,255$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736-10,351

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
ModelAltimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.2 in121.2 in
Length192.3 in202.5 in
Width70.4 in76.9 in
Height57.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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		15.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.683.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.6140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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