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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,270 $25,110 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $24,424 $23,272 $20,539 $22,075
Technology Package 1,780 1,780    
Fog lights 310      
Rear spoiler 370      
Premium Audio Package 1,240      
Floor mats 175 175    
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Sport Package   2,370 700  
Premium Package   2,380    
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Technology Package 1,543 1,543    
Fog lights 251      
Rear spoiler 295      
Premium Audio Package 1,075      
Floor mats 134 134    
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Sport Package   2,056 672  
Premium Package   2,064    
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 4,045 6,875 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 3,432 5,931 1,536 1,152
Destination 760 760 770 770
Total Price $31,075 $32,745 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $28,616 $29,963 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,498
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4270hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,075$32,745$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,580-4,105-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,495$28,640$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0$1,225
Total Invoice$28,616$29,963$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-3,297-3,756-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,319$26,207$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$888$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$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$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,420$4,945$865$840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$4,105$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,297-3,756-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in182.2 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,181 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested202579%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

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