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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: $26,224

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $24,300
Floor mats 245  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   199
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 620 1,274
Options (change) 0 1,249
Destination 975 650
Total Price $32,495 $26,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,620
Model Year20212008
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$32,495$26,224
Adjustments for Features-1,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,265$26,224

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212008
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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$4,230$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212008
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length192.9 in179.3 in
Width72.9 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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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%

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