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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaTiguan
Trim3.5 SRSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $34,445
Base Invoice $23,697 $33,067
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Options (change) 6,460 0
Options (change) 5,593 0
Destination 780 865
Total Price $32,810 $35,310
Total Invoice $30,070 $33,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $960
Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaTiguan
Trim3.5 SRSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$32,810$35,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$32,290
Total Invoice$30,070$33,932
Adjustments for Features0-2,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$31,030

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaTiguan
Trim3.5 SRSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,570$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,902

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122016
ModelAltimaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length190.7 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,181 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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