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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: $33,865

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,188

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $30,820
Base Invoice $33,230 $28,488
Rear spoiler 375 405
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   210
Bodyside moldings   180
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Rear spoiler 300 344
Technology Package   957
Floor mats   159
Bodyside moldings   164
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 375 2,235
Options (change) 300 1,890
Destination 850 810
Total Price $35,875 $33,865
Total Invoice $34,380 $31,188

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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: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year20182014
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,875$33,865
Adjustments for Features-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$33,865
Total Invoice$34,380$31,188
Adjustments for Features-4,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,579$31,188

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182014
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
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
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$7,765$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8010

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,571 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%

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