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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: $7,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,860

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Technology Package 1,780 1,780        
Fog lights 310          
Rear spoiler 370   360 360   360
Premium Audio Package 1,240          
Floor mats 175 175        
Door sill trim plates 170 170        
Sport Package   2,370        
Premium Package   2,380        
Navigation system     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler         499  
Technology Package 1,543 1,543        
Fog lights 251          
Rear spoiler 295   280 280   280
Premium Audio Package 1,075          
Floor mats 134 134        
Door sill trim plates 134 134        
Sport Package   2,056        
Premium Package   2,064        
Navigation system     1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Sunroof       883 883  
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 4,045 6,875 2,150 3,150 3,289 2,150
Options (change) 3,432 5,931 1,861 2,744 2,834 1,861
Destination 760 760 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $31,075 $32,745 $23,295 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180
Total Invoice $28,616 $29,963 $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: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,381
Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,075$32,745$23,295$25,430$27,729$26,180
Adjustments for Features-3,665-4,1900-375-475-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,410$28,555$23,295$25,055$27,254$24,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0$1,760$3,959$1,560
Total Invoice$28,616$29,963$21,860$23,722$25,836$24,627
Adjustments for Features-3,375-3,8340-350-443-1,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,241$26,129$21,860$23,372$25,393$23,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$888$0$1,512$3,533$1,521

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSETDITDI 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 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rearview camera$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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
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
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$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    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights $500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
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$4,705$5,230$1,040$1,415$1,515$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$4,190$0$375$475$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,375-3,8340-350-443-1,246

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,181 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 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61578%
Total Not Requested17522%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61578%
Total Not Requested17522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested192575%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested61596%
Total Not Requested254%

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