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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 SL   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelTiguanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $32,617 $22,681 $26,565
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Floor mats   137 137
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 1,020 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 978 7,882 2,944
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $35,815 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $34,415 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,239
Model Year201220082008
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)?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,815$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features-2,1000-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,715$34,240$32,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$34,415$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features-2,0180-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,397$31,258$30,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220082008
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 
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
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 audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$0 
Total Value of Features$5,355$3,255$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0180-46

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.5 in189.8 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height65.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft317.9 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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested90026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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