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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $12,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $13,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SRSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $25,110 $44,280
Base Invoice $23,272 $42,465
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 175  
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 134  
Options (change) 6,705 0
Options (change) 5,797 0
Destination 760 820
Total Price $32,575 $45,100
Total Invoice $29,829 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,394
Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SRSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine270hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$32,575$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-8,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$36,700
Total Invoice$29,829$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-8,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$35,223

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaRoutan
Trim3.5 SRSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$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 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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
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 
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$2,955$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,062

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
ModelAltimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in121.2 in
Length190.7 in202.5 in
Width70.7 in76.9 in
Height57.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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