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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: $26,684

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,660 $20,290 $23,590
Base Invoice $25,283 $18,687 $21,702
Technology Package 1,090    
Floor mats 185    
Rear spoiler 395 479 479
Sunroof 800    
Package 2   3,485  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Package 3     4,885
Technology Package 946    
Floor mats 152    
Rear spoiler 329 310 310
Sunroof 729    
Package 2   3,184  
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Package 3     4,463
Options (change) 2,470 5,764 7,164
Options (change) 2,156 5,083 6,362
Destination 790 630 630
Total Price $30,920 $26,684 $31,384
Total Invoice $28,229 $24,400 $28,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,807
Model Year201320062006
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4150hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,920$26,684$31,384
Adjustments for Features-2,2150-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$26,684$29,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,475
Total Invoice$28,229$24,400$28,694
Adjustments for Features-2,0220-2,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,207$24,400$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,260

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320062006
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,705$1,490$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0220-2,034

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132006
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in179.3 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested320089%
Total Not Requested41511%

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 headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192544%
Total Not Requested250056%

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