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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: $426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,995 $35,510 $23,590
Technology Package 1,290    
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 479
Package 3     4,885
Navigation system     1,800
Technology Package 0    
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 310
Package 3     4,463
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 1,930 640 7,164
Options (change) 344 344 6,362
Destination 885 885 630
Total Price $31,810 $37,035 $31,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,555
Model Year201820182006
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,810$37,035$31,384
Adjustments for Features-2,115-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,695$34,320$31,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,625$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182006
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SL2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,980$5,580$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$2,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-82-900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.9 in179.3 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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, rear250Yes
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 Requested287565%
Total Not Requested155035%

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