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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: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $24,300
Base Invoice $23,272 $22,659
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Floor mats 175  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Floor mats 134  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 6,875 5,895
Options (change) 5,931 5,459
Destination 760 650
Total Price $32,745 $30,845
Total Invoice $29,963 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,745$30,845
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,165$30,845
Total Invoice$29,963$28,768
Adjustments for Features-1,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,517$28,768

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,620$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4460

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,802 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 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested152574%
Total Not Requested52526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested112544%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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