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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,080 $27,660 $28,260 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,018 $25,283 $25,831 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Convenience Package 1,350            
Navigation Package 590   590 1,130      
Floor mats 185 185 185        
Rear spoiler 395 395 395 375 375 375 375
Technology Package   1,090          
Sunroof   800          
Premium Package       1,440      
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation system             900
Convenience Package 1,172            
Navigation Package 512   512 1,084      
Floor mats 152 152 152        
Rear spoiler 329 329 329 300 300 300 300
Technology Package   946          
Sunroof   729          
Premium Package       1,382      
Autobahn Package             1,968
Navigation system             864
Options (change) 2,520 2,470 1,170 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 2,165 2,156 993 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 790 790 790 770 770 770 770
Total Price $27,390 $30,920 $30,220 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $24,973 $28,229 $27,614 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $436
Model Year2013201320132012201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,390$30,920$30,220$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-2,115-3,965-2,3400-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,275$26,955$27,880$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$2,605$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$24,973$28,229$27,614$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-1,928-3,620-2,1380-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,045$24,609$25,476$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,564$2,431$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2013201320132012201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJettaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100     
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200     
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Lane departure warning $200     
Moving object detection, rear $25     
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo mat$40$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio    $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150    
Automatic headlights$125$125$125    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100     
Power recliner, driver seat $100     
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$3,580$5,430$3,805$1,465$1,565$2,665$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$3,965$2,340$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,928-3,620-2,1380-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length191.5 in182.2 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested113074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SV

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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