Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2014 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2012

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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: $31,415

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,949

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $8,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelAltimaRoutanRoutan
Trim2.5 SLSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,920 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $25,813 $36,337 $42,465
Technology Package 1,090    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats 210    
Bodyside moldings 180    
Rear spoiler 405    
Technology Package 957    
Sunroof 702    
Floor mats 159    
Bodyside moldings 164    
Rear spoiler 344    
Options (change) 2,685 0 0
Options (change) 2,326 0 0
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $31,415 $38,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $28,949 $37,157 $43,285

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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: $2,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,874
Model Year201420122012
ModelAltimaRoutanRoutan
Trim2.5 SLSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine182hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$31,415$38,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,515-8,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,415$34,195$36,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$28,949$37,157$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,334-7,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,949$32,823$35,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201420122012
ModelAltimaRoutanRoutan
Trim2.5 SLSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,005$8,520$12,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,334-7,884

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
ModelAltimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in121.2 in
Length191.5 in202.5 in
Width72.0 in76.9 in
Height57.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
15.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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