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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $35,510
Rear spoiler 375 405
Cargo mat 125  
Floor mats   235
Rear spoiler 300 344
Cargo mat 99  
Floor mats   0
Options (change) 500 640
Options (change) 399 344
Destination 770 885
Total Price $34,220 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,622
Model Year20122018
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,220$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,220$34,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,230$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.9 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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