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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: $23,295

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,785 $28,995 $35,510 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Technology Package 1,280 1,290          
Floor mats 235 235 235        
Rear spoiler 405 405 405 360 360   360
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375        
Navigation system       1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
iPod integration       0 0 0  
Sunroof         1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler           499  
Technology Package 0 0          
Floor mats 0 0 0        
Rear spoiler 344 344 344 280 280   280
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0        
Navigation system       1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
iPod integration       0 0 0  
Sunroof         883 883  
Larger rear spoiler           370  
Options (change) 2,295 2,305 1,015 2,150 3,150 3,289 2,150
Options (change) 344 344 344 1,861 2,744 2,834 1,861
Destination 885 885 885 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $28,965 $32,185 $37,410 $23,295 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,880
Model Year2018201820182010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,965$32,185$37,410$23,295$25,430$27,729$26,180
Adjustments for Features-3,975-6,525-7,1250-375-475-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,990$25,660$30,285$23,295$25,055$27,254$24,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$5,295$0$1,760$3,959$1,560

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182010201020102010
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SLSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
5-speed manual   $0   
6-speed manual    $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600    
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250$250    
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200      
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150    
Obstacle detection, rear  $250    
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100    
App support$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200    
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$5,505$8,055$8,655$1,530$1,905$2,005$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$6,525$7,125$0$375$475$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-169-249-2340-350-443-1,246

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182010
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.3,231 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 SV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%

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
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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