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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,295

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $9,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,860

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $8,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Stability control 900 900        
Sport Package 1,300          
Technology Package 2,000 2,000        
Premium Package 4,200          
6-speed shiftable CVT 500          
Floor mats 175 175        
Door sill trim plates 170 170        
Rear spoiler   370 360 360   360
Navigation system     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler         499  
Stability control 780 780        
Sport Package 1,127          
Technology Package 1,734 1,735        
Premium Package 3,643          
6-speed shiftable CVT 461          
Floor mats 137 137        
Door sill trim plates 134 134        
Rear spoiler   292 280 280   280
Navigation system     1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
Sunroof       883 883  
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 2,150 3,150 3,289 2,150
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 1,861 2,744 2,834 1,861
Destination 695 695 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $23,295 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $21,860 $23,722 $25,836 $24,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,155
Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,410$32,980$23,295$25,430$27,729$26,180
Adjustments for Features-4,650-4,7000-375-475-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$28,280$23,295$25,055$27,254$24,755
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$1,760$3,959$1,460
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$21,860$23,722$25,836$24,627
Adjustments for Features-4,242-4,3230-350-443-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,150$26,015$21,860$23,372$25,393$23,287
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$0$1,512$3,533$1,427

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820082010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration     $100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125    
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,630$5,680$980$1,355$1,455$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$4,700$0$375$475$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,242-4,3230-350-443-1,340

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length189.8 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55016%
Total Not Requested297584%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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