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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: $31,090

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,380

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaTiguan
Trim2.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,660 $33,975
Base Invoice $25,283 $32,617
Technology Package 1,090  
Bodyside moldings 170  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 185  
Sunroof 800  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Technology Package 946  
Bodyside moldings 151  
Rear spoiler 329  
Floor mats 152  
Sunroof 729  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Options (change) 2,640 1,020
Options (change) 2,307 978
Destination 790 820
Total Price $31,090 $35,815
Total Invoice $28,380 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,849
Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaTiguan
Trim2.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$31,090$35,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,090$33,540
Total Invoice$28,380$34,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,380$32,229

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaTiguan
Trim2.5 SLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,505$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,186

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length191.5 in174.5 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.456.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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