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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,929 $28,109
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 185  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 946  
Rear spoiler 329  
Floor mats 152  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,670 1,100
Options (change) 1,427 1,056
Destination 790 820
Total Price $33,020 $31,200
Total Invoice $30,146 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,156
Model Year20132016
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,020$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$30,165
Total Invoice$30,146$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,146$28,990

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132016
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,255$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-995

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132016
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length191.5 in183.3 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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