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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: $31,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,694

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SR2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $23,590
Base Invoice $23,697 $21,702
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Package 3   4,885
Navigation system   1,800
Rear spoiler   479
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Package 3   4,463
Navigation system   1,589
Rear spoiler   310
Options (change) 6,460 7,164
Options (change) 5,593 6,362
Destination 780 630
Total Price $32,810 $31,384
Total Invoice $30,070 $28,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SR2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,810$31,384
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,810$31,264
Total Invoice$30,070$28,694
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$28,584

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122006
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SR2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$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 
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$2,295$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122006
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.3,260 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
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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