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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,120

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,480 $29,325 $31,180
Base Invoice $23,881 $28,153 $29,933
Technology Package 6,400    
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 110    
Technology Package 5,551    
Sunroof 738    
Floor mats 84    
Options (change) 7,360 0 0
Options (change) 6,373 0 0
Destination 695 795 795
Gas Tax -2,350 0 0
Total Price $31,185 $30,120 $31,975
Total Invoice $28,599 $28,948 $30,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,816
Model Year200820132013
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H170hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTS7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG42/48 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,185$30,120$31,975
Adjustments for Features-1,6000-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,585$30,120$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$28,599$28,948$30,728
Adjustments for Features-1,4670-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,132$28,948$29,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$795

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820132013
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,890$2,290$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4670-985

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length189.8 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,311 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested233048%
Total Not Requested254052%

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