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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $23,745
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $22,795
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,460    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370 375
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Premium Package 2,134    
Floor mats 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295 300
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Options (change) 4,635 3,145 3,325
Options (change) 4,003 2,684 3,132
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $30,510 $33,220 $27,840
Total Invoice $28,035 $30,600 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,249
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,510$33,220$27,840
Adjustments for Features-2,815-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,695$29,555$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0
Total Invoice$28,035$30,600$26,697
Adjustments for Features-2,587-3,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,448$27,224$26,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,776$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,705$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,587-3,3760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,146 lb.2,805 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested170038%
Total Not Requested275062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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