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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $491

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelPassatAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimKomfort2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $26,270 $25,110 $26,800
Base Invoice $25,412 $24,424 $23,272 $25,116
Navigation system 1,990      
Rear spoiler 479 370    
Technology Package   1,780 1,780 1,780
Fog lights   310    
Premium Audio Package   1,240    
Floor mats   175 175 110
Sport Package     2,370  
Premium Package     2,380 4,230
Convenience Package       1,300
Navigation system 1,758      
Rear spoiler 310 295    
Technology Package   1,543 1,543 1,543
Fog lights   251    
Premium Audio Package   1,075    
Floor mats   134 134 84
Sport Package     2,056  
Premium Package     2,064 3,669
Convenience Package       1,127
Options (change) 2,469 3,875 6,705 7,420
Options (change) 2,068 3,298 5,797 6,423
Destination 750 760 760 760
Total Price $30,414 $30,905 $32,575 $34,980
Total Invoice $28,230 $28,482 $29,829 $32,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelPassatAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimKomfort2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4175hp I4270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8264, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,414$30,905$32,575$34,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-1,940-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,414$29,490$30,635$34,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$4,665
Total Invoice$28,230$28,482$29,829$32,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,304-1,776-762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,230$27,178$28,053$31,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875$4,359

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelPassatAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimKomfort2.5 SL3.5 SRHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,590$4,005$4,530$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$1,940$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304-1,776-762

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102011
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.3,181 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61578%
Total Not Requested17522%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61578%
Total Not Requested17522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87534%
Total Not Requested170066%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested108099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested170049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61575%
Total Not Requested20025%

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