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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: $756

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimKomfort2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $25,412 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear spoiler 479 375  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Premium Audio Package   990  
Floor mats   180 180
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear spoiler 310 303  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Premium Audio Package   859  
Floor mats   146 146
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 2,469 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 2,068 3,107 5,593
Destination 750 780 780
Total Price $30,414 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $28,230 $28,747 $30,070

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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: $659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $788
Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimKomfort2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$30,414$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,414$29,755$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$28,230$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,305-1,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,230$27,442$28,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020122012
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimKomfort2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,505$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,305-1,778

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102012
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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested27533%
Total Not Requested55067%

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
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77531%
Total Not Requested170069%

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