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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,610

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $29,995
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
LED headlights     1,195
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 5,445 1,615 1,895
Options (change) 4,694 1,343 1,598
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $30,610 $30,980 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,194
Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$30,610$30,980$32,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,610$28,755$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$1,855$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082019
ModelAltimaAltimaPassat
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,180$5,405$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,054-138

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
ModelAltimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length189.8 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167548%
Total Not Requested185052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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