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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: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimVR63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $33,597 $22,246 $26,315
Rear spoiler 479   360
Navigation system 1,800    
Heated front seats 225    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,400  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   170 170
Rear spoiler 310   282
Navigation system 1,589    
Heated front seats 199    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,817  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   462  
Floor mats   134 134
Options (change) 2,504 7,970 3,430
Options (change) 2,098 6,927 2,931
Destination 690 625 625
Total Price $39,244 $32,595 $32,455
Total Invoice $36,385 $29,798 $29,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,521
Model Year200820072007
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimVR63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$39,244$32,595$32,455
Adjustments for Features-1,15000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,094$32,595$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0
Total Invoice$36,385$29,798$29,871
Adjustments for Features-1,06600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,319$29,798$29,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$73

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820072007
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimVR63.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
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  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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$3,505$2,355$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,06600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082007
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested400087%
Total Not Requested60013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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