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Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,810

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $13,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL Premium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $28,995 $35,510
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 0 1,930 640
Options (change) 0 344 344
Destination 820 885 885
Total Price $45,100 $31,810 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,159
Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL Premium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,100$31,810$37,035
Adjustments for Features-6,1650-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$31,810$36,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220182018
ModelRoutanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL Premium2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,445$5,280$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,165$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9170-20

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanAltima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in191.9 in
Width76.9 in72.0 in
Height68.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested167551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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