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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,480

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $30,560
Base Invoice $32,601 $27,929
Rear spoiler 375 395
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Bodyside moldings   170
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Rear spoiler 300 329
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Bodyside moldings   151
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 375 2,075
Options (change) 300 1,761
Destination 820 790
Total Price $35,190 $33,425
Total Invoice $33,721 $30,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,177
Model Year20172013
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$35,190$33,425
Adjustments for Features-4,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$33,425
Total Invoice$33,721$30,480
Adjustments for Features-4,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,303$30,480

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172013
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,265$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4180

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172013
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 Weight3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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