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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: $31,090

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,380

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $6,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $27,660
Base Invoice $32,617 $25,283
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Technology Package   1,090
Bodyside moldings   170
Floor mats   185
Rear spoiler   395
Sunroof   800
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Technology Package   946
Bodyside moldings   151
Floor mats   152
Rear spoiler   329
Sunroof   729
Options (change) 1,020 2,640
Options (change) 978 2,307
Destination 820 790
Total Price $35,815 $31,090
Total Invoice $34,415 $28,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,849
Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$35,815$31,090
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$31,090
Total Invoice$34,415$28,380
Adjustments for Features-2,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,229$28,380

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,780$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1860

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
ModelTiguanAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.5 in191.5 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height65.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft315.4 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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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