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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: $33,190

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,297

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $30,560
Base Invoice $32,151 $27,929
Rear spoiler 375 395
Cargo mat 125  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Bodyside moldings   170
Rear spoiler 300 329
Cargo mat 99  
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Bodyside moldings   151
Options (change) 500 1,840
Options (change) 399 1,578
Destination 795 790
Total Price $34,820 $33,190
Total Invoice $33,345 $30,297

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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: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,459
Model Year20132013
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,820$33,190
Adjustments for Features-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,205$33,190
Total Invoice$33,345$30,297
Adjustments for Features-5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,756$30,297

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,505$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132013
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.5 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,295 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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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