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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: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SR2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $29,545
Base Invoice $23,697 $28,362
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,130  
Floor mats 180 235
Door sill trim plates 175 240
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,848  
Floor mats 146 185
Door sill trim plates 126 200
Options (change) 6,635 475
Options (change) 5,719 385
Destination 780 850
Total Price $32,985 $30,870
Total Invoice $30,196 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $633
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SR2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,985$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$30,835
Total Invoice$30,196$29,597
Adjustments for Features0-34
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$29,563

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SR2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-34

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,357 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92537%
Total Not Requested155063%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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