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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: $31,170

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,747

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $7,564

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Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $31,323 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation Package 2,475    
Trim Pack 3 2,325    
Premium Audio Package   990  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   315  
Rear spoiler   375  
Floor mats   180 180
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,130
Navigation Package 2,185    
Trim Pack 3 2,053    
Premium Audio Package   859  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   256  
Rear spoiler   303  
Floor mats   146 146
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     1,848
Options (change) 4,800 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 4,238 3,107 5,593
Destination 750 780 780
Total Price $39,150 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $36,311 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,367
Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$39,150$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-4,5250-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,625$31,170$32,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,115
Total Invoice$36,311$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-4,1970-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,114$28,747$29,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$842

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920122012
ModelRoutanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
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 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,680$3,155$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1970-481

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelRoutanAltima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in190.7 in
Width76.9 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested116582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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