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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimVR63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $33,597 $21,826 $25,340
Body kit 1,650 340 340
Rear spoiler 479    
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Body kit 1,390 262 262
Rear spoiler 310    
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Floor mats   119 119
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 4,154 8,000 3,450
Options (change) 3,488 7,073 2,940
Destination 690 605 605
Total Price $40,894 $32,205 $31,455
Total Invoice $37,775 $29,504 $28,885

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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: $6,479
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,156
Model Year200820062006
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimVR63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,894$32,205$31,455
Adjustments for Features-2,960-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,934$32,005$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$37,775$29,504$28,885
Adjustments for Features-2,734-1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,041$29,321$28,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820062006
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimVR63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,490$1,730$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,734-1830

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.2 in
Length188.2 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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