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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: $2,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $24,300
Base Invoice $30,138 $22,659
Floor mats 135  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Floor mats 106  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 485 5,895
Options (change) 372 5,459
Destination 825 650
Total Price $33,660 $30,845
Total Invoice $31,335 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,124
Model Year20152008
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,660$30,845
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,110$30,845
Total Invoice$31,335$28,768
Adjustments for Features-1,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,892$28,768

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152008
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,840$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4430

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,295 lb.3,802 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
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested146557%

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