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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $14,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $44,280
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $42,465
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 0
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 0
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $45,100
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,091
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine270hp V6270hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/65-17
Total Price$31,010$33,220$45,100
Adjustments for Features-1000-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$36,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$43,285
Adjustments for Features-920-7,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$35,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
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
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
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  
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 bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
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
Surround sound  $250
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$3,005$2,905$11,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-7,788

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,146 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 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		15.3 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.383.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.3140.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested380085%
Total Not Requested65015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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