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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: $1,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,180 $30,090 $32,030 $35,030 $35,850 $25,540
Technology Package 1,280 1,290 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235 235 235 235  
Navigation system           830
Panoramic sunroof           1,750
Technology Package 0 0 0      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system           796
Panoramic sunroof           1,681
Options (change) 1,515 1,525 1,525 235 235 2,580
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,477
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 770
Total Price $30,590 $32,510 $34,450 $36,160 $36,980 $28,890

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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: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,999
Model Year201920192019201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine188hp I4188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4248hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$30,590$32,510$34,450$36,160$36,980$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,190-4,740-4,740-5,240-5,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,400$27,770$29,710$30,920$31,740$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$630$0$1,940$3,150$3,970$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201920192019201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600 
Cruise control$150    $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200     
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear wiper     $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,605$8,155$8,155$8,655$8,655$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$4,740$4,740$5,240$5,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-64-130-123-130-1270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20192012
ModelAltimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length192.9 in179.3 in
Width72.9 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

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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