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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $33,600
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $31,323
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 180 180  
Premium Package   2,130  
Sport Package   2,370  
Navigation Package     2,475
Trim Pack 3     2,325
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Floor mats 146 146  
Premium Package   1,848  
Sport Package   2,056  
Navigation Package     2,185
Trim Pack 3     2,053
Options (change) 3,640 6,460 4,800
Options (change) 3,107 5,593 4,238
Destination 780 780 750
Total Price $31,170 $32,810 $39,150
Total Invoice $28,747 $30,070 $36,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,367
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine175hp I4270hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,170$32,810$39,150
Adjustments for Features0-525-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$32,285$34,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,747$30,070$36,311
Adjustments for Features0-481-4,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,747$29,589$32,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaRoutan
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSEL
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 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Front side airbags$350$350 
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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$3,155$3,680$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-4,197

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122009
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.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 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
15.3141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested116582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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