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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: $31,810

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $4,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $28,995 $35,510
Premium Navigation Package 1,020    
FWD 0    
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler   405 405
Premium Navigation Package 978    
FWD 0    
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 1,020 1,930 640
Options (change) 978 344 344
Destination 820 885 885
Total Price $35,815 $31,810 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,990
Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,815$31,810$37,035
Adjustments for Features-2250-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$31,810$36,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220182018
ModelTiguanAltimaAltima
TrimSEL2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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 wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,355$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2160-20

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.5 in191.9 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height65.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,198 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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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?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested167551%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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