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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: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRHybridTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $26,800 $26,565
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $25,116 $25,503
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       800
Panoramic sunroof       1,800
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       768
Panoramic sunroof       1,727
Options (change) 3,875 6,705 7,420 2,600
Options (change) 3,298 5,797 6,423 2,495
Destination 760 760 760 820
Total Price $30,905 $32,575 $34,980 $29,985
Total Invoice $28,482 $29,829 $32,299 $28,818

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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: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,161
Model Year2011201120112014
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$30,905$32,575$34,980$29,985
Adjustments for Features-1,980-2,505-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,925$30,070$33,590$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$4,665$0
Total Invoice$28,482$29,829$32,299$28,818
Adjustments for Features-1,825-2,294-1,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,657$27,535$31,016$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$878$4,359$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2011201120112014
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 
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$5,295$5,820$4,705$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$2,505$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,825-2,294-1,2830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112014
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 camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested172567%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177551%
Total Not Requested172549%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested53048%
Total Not Requested56552%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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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