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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $25,480 $26,565
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $23,881 $25,503
Stability control 900 900    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 6,400  
Premium Package 4,200      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Sunroof     850  
Navigation system       800
Panoramic sunroof       1,800
Stability control 780 780    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735 5,551  
Premium Package 3,643      
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Floor mats 137 137 84  
Sunroof     738  
Navigation system       768
Panoramic sunroof       1,727
Options (change) 7,775 3,075 7,360 2,600
Options (change) 6,755 2,652 6,373 2,495
Destination 695 695 695 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $32,940 $32,440 $31,185 $29,985
Total Invoice $30,131 $29,912 $28,599 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,847
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9264, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,940$32,440$31,185$29,985
Adjustments for Features-2,540-2,715-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$29,725$29,410$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$990$315$0$0
Total Invoice$30,131$29,912$28,599$28,818
Adjustments for Features-2,323-2,503-1,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$27,409$26,971$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$837$438$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic information$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
Fog lights $125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,830$6,005$5,065$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$2,715$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,323-2,503-1,6280

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082014
ModelAltimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length189.8 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.966.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested170093%
Total Not Requested1257%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80023%
Total Not Requested272577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested225546%
Total Not Requested261554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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