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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: $28,025

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,800

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $25,195 $28,362
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Stability control 900 900    
Premium Package 4,200      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Sport Package 1,300      
Floor mats 175 175 235 235
Door sill trim plates 170 170 240 240
Rear spoiler   370    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
Stability control 780 780    
Premium Package 3,643      
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Sport Package 1,127      
Floor mats 137 137 185 185
Door sill trim plates 134 134 200 200
Rear spoiler   292    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100  
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 930 475
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 755 385
Destination 695 695 850 850
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $28,025 $30,870
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $26,800 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,695
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$28,025$30,870
Adjustments for Features-325-375-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$32,605$27,500$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$3,370
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$26,800$29,597
Adjustments for Features-296-345-5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,096$29,993$26,298$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$1,103$0$0$3,299

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,190$4,340$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$375$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-296-345-5020

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082018
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length189.8 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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