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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: $37,035

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelPassatAltima
Trim3.6 VR63.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $35,510
Sport Package 4,030  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Navigation system 1,800  
Rear spoiler 479 405
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Floor mats   235
Sport Package 3,681  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Navigation system 1,589  
Rear spoiler 310 344
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 8,234 640
Options (change) 7,280 344
Destination 640 885
Total Price $39,054 $37,035

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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: $3,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,737
Model Year20072018
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)235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,054$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,054$35,560

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072018
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,305$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-49

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072018
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in191.9 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,412 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested275058%
Total Not Requested203042%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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