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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: $26,995

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,644

Nissan Altima 2.5 SV   
Difference: $3,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,080 $27,660 $28,260 $25,540
Base Invoice $22,018 $25,283 $25,831 $24,517
Convenience Package 1,350      
Navigation Package 590   590  
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Technology Package   1,090    
Sunroof   800    
Navigation system       830
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Convenience Package 1,172      
Navigation Package 512   512  
Floor mats 152 152 152  
Technology Package   946    
Sunroof   729    
Navigation system       796
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 2,125 2,075 775 2,580
Options (change) 1,836 1,827 664 2,477
Destination 790 790 790 770
Total Price $26,995 $30,525 $29,825 $28,890
Total Invoice $24,644 $27,900 $27,285 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,818
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$26,995$30,525$29,825$28,890
Adjustments for Features-765-2,615-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,230$27,910$28,835$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$2,605$0
Total Invoice$24,644$27,900$27,285$27,764
Adjustments for Features-698-2,390-9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,946$25,510$26,379$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,564$2,433$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100  
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
Blind spot warning system $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$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 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$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 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,355$6,205$4,580$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$2,615$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-698-2,390-9060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in179.3 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Total Requested100566%
Total Not Requested52534%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SV

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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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