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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelTiguanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,550 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $29,192 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 1,990    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Rear spoiler     370
Navigation system 1,758    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Rear spoiler     295
Options (change) 3,290 5,135 3,145
Options (change) 2,906 4,466 2,684
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $35,590 $31,010 $33,220
Total Invoice $32,848 $28,498 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,896
Model Year201020092009
ModelTiguanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,590$31,010$33,220
Adjustments for Features-1,675-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$30,910$33,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$32,848$28,498$30,600
Adjustments for Features-1,546-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,302$28,406$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020092009
ModelTiguanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,780$3,205$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,546-920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102009
ModelTiguanAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.3 in189.8 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested172595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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