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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $24,770
Base Invoice $23,697 $23,094
Premium Package 2,130  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Navigation system   1,990
Premium Package 1,848  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Floor mats 146  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 6,635 4,395
Options (change) 5,719 3,985
Destination 780 700
Total Price $32,985 $29,865
Total Invoice $30,196 $27,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23
Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SRGLI
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$32,985$29,865
Adjustments for Features-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,370$29,865
Total Invoice$30,196$27,779
Adjustments for Features-2,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,802$27,779

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$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 
Total Value of Features$3,530$915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
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 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147560%
Total Not Requested100040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested152574%
Total Not Requested52526%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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