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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: $31,185

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $7,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $25,480 $37,390
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $23,881 $35,857
Premium Package 4,200      
Stability control 900 900    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 6,400  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Sport Package 1,300      
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Rear spoiler   370    
Sunroof     850  
Premium Package 3,643      
Stability control 780 780    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735 5,551  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Sport Package 1,127      
Floor mats 137 137 84  
Rear spoiler   292    
Sunroof     738  
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 7,360 0
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 6,373 0
Destination 695 695 695 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $31,185 $38,210
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $28,599 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,202
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$34,240$32,810$31,185$38,210
Adjustments for Features-1,090-1,1400-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,150$31,670$31,185$33,130
Cost Above Minimum$1,965$485$0$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$28,599$36,677
Adjustments for Features-995-1,0490-4,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,263$29,155$28,599$31,801
Cost Above Minimum$1,664$556$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$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 
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror   $25
Fog lights$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats   $150
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$4,380$4,430$3,290$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$1,140$0$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-995-1,0490-4,876

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082011
ModelAltimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in121.2 in
Length189.8 in202.5 in
Width70.7 in76.9 in
Height57.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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
17.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.983.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.9140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242569%
Total Not Requested110031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested420586%
Total Not Requested66514%

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