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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: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,630 $24,520 $26,780 $25,540
Base Invoice $23,828 $22,727 $25,097 $24,517
Technology Package 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 310      
Rear spoiler 370      
Premium Audio Package 1,240      
Floor mats 175 175 110  
Premium Package   2,380 4,230  
Sport Package   2,370    
Convenience Package     1,300  
Navigation system       830
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Technology Package 1,543 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 251      
Rear spoiler 295      
Premium Audio Package 1,075      
Floor mats 134 134 84  
Premium Package   2,064 3,669  
Sport Package   2,056    
Convenience Package     1,127  
Navigation system       796
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 3,875 6,705 7,420 2,580
Options (change) 3,298 5,797 6,423 2,477
Destination 750 750 750 770
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,350 0
Total Price $30,255 $31,975 $32,600 $28,890
Total Invoice $27,876 $29,274 $29,920 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,897
Model Year2010201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,255$31,975$32,600$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,705-1,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$29,270$31,010$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$2,935$0
Total Invoice$27,876$29,274$29,920$27,764
Adjustments for Features-2,009-2,477-1,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,867$26,797$28,461$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$2,594$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2010201020102012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridTDI
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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot   $25
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
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
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$5,495$6,020$4,905$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$2,705$1,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,009-2,477-1,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in179.3 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested192575%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157545%
Total Not Requested192555%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested53048%
Total Not Requested56552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62577%
Total Not Requested19023%

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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