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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,265 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $32,860 $21,826 $25,340
Cargo net 95    
Rear spoiler 375    
Cargo mat 125    
5-speed shiftable automatic   650  
Floor mats   160 160
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Satellite radio   350 350
Cargo net 69    
Rear spoiler 300    
Cargo mat 99    
5-speed shiftable automatic   601  
Floor mats   119 119
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 595 7,660 3,110
Options (change) 468 6,811 2,678
Destination 820 605 605
Total Price $35,680 $31,865 $31,115
Total Invoice $34,148 $29,242 $28,623

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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: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,616
Model Year201420062006
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,680$31,865$31,115
Adjustments for Features-3,040-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,640$31,665$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$34,148$29,242$28,623
Adjustments for Features-2,909-1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,239$29,058$28,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420062006
ModelPassatAltimaAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Cornering lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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 seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,930$2,090$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,909-1840

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142006
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.6 in192.3 in
Width72.2 in70.4 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested327576%
Total Not Requested105024%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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