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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTiguanAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,135 $25,570
Base Invoice $31,810 $23,697
Premium Navigation Package 1,155  
FWD 0  
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,130
Technology Package   1,780
Floor mats   180
Premium Navigation Package 1,108  
FWD 0  
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   1,848
Technology Package   1,543
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,155 6,460
Options (change) 1,108 5,593
Destination 820 780
Total Price $35,110 $32,810
Total Invoice $33,738 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,448
Model Year20112012
ModelTiguanAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,110$32,810
Adjustments for Features-2,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$32,810
Total Invoice$33,738$30,070
Adjustments for Features-2,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,518$30,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelTiguanAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,865$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2200

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112012
ModelTiguanAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.3 in190.7 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,181 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested64081%
Total Not Requested15019%

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