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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: $33,995

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,651

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,265 $32,350
Base Invoice $32,860 $30,138
Cargo mat 125 75
Rear spoiler 375 405
Floor mats   135
Bodyside moldings   205
Cargo mat 99 53
Rear spoiler 300 344
Floor mats   106
Bodyside moldings   185
Options (change) 500 820
Options (change) 399 688
Destination 820 825
Total Price $35,585 $33,995
Total Invoice $34,079 $31,651

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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: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,312
Model Year20142015
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$35,585$33,995
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,420$33,995
Total Invoice$34,079$31,651
Adjustments for Features-1,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,963$31,651

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142015
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 app$25 
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 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,905$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1160

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142015
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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