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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,525 $25,110
Base Invoice $32,151 $23,272
Rear spoiler 375  
Cargo mat 125  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,380
Sport Package   2,370
Floor mats   175
Rear spoiler 300  
Cargo mat 99  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   2,064
Sport Package   2,056
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 500 6,705
Options (change) 399 5,797
Destination 795 760
Total Price $34,820 $32,575
Total Invoice $33,345 $29,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,941
Model Year20132011
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,820$32,575
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,220$32,575
Total Invoice$33,345$29,829
Adjustments for Features-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,770$29,829

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132011
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,490$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5750

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132011
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested64081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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