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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $29,545
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $28,362
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Premium Package 2,460    
Floor mats 175 175 235
Door sill trim plates 170 170 240
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370  
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Premium Package 2,134    
Floor mats 134 134 185
Door sill trim plates 134 134 200
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295  
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 475
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 385
Destination 695 695 850
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $30,870
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $29,597

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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: $40
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,286
Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,180$33,390$30,870
Adjustments for Features-350-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$33,140$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$29,597
Adjustments for Features-321-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,311$30,504$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,193$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092018
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$3,715$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-321-2300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,424 lb.3,208 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 ft315.7 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?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
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 vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested195044%
Total Not Requested250056%

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 2.0T GLI

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

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