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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: $31,010

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $374

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,498

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $23,590
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $21,702
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370 479
Package 3     4,885
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295 310
Package 3     4,463
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 5,135 3,145 7,164
Options (change) 4,466 2,684 6,362
Destination 695 695 630
Total Price $31,010 $33,220 $31,384
Total Invoice $28,498 $30,600 $28,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $233
Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,010$33,220$31,384
Adjustments for Features-1000-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,910$33,220$31,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,498$30,600$28,694
Adjustments for Features-920-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,406$30,600$28,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092006
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,580$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-55

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,146 lb.3,260 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested347578%
Total Not Requested97522%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested242555%
Total Not Requested200045%

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