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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,515

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,254

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatAltima
Trim3.6 VR63.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $32,350
Base Invoice $27,513 $30,138
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Navigation system 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Floor mats   135
Bodyside moldings   205
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Navigation system 1,589  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Floor mats   106
Bodyside moldings   185
Options (change) 5,500 340
Options (change) 4,941 291
Destination 630 825
Total Price $36,080 $33,515
Total Invoice $33,084 $31,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $853
Model Year20062015
ModelPassatAltima
Trim3.6 VR63.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,080$33,515
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,015$33,515
Total Invoice$33,084$31,254
Adjustments for Features-9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,107$31,254

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatAltima
Trim3.6 VR63.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,380$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9770

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062015
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested118031%

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