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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: $28,475

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,660 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $25,283 $25,195 $28,362
Floor mats 185 235 235
Technology Package 1,090    
Rear spoiler 395    
Sunroof 800    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130  
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Remote start   450 450
Floor mats 152 185 185
Technology Package 946    
Rear spoiler 329    
Sunroof 729    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100  
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Remote start   350 350
Options (change) 2,705 1,380 925
Options (change) 2,339 1,105 735
Destination 790 850 850
Total Price $31,155 $28,475 $31,320
Total Invoice $28,412 $27,150 $29,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,740
Model Year201320182018
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,155$28,475$31,320
Adjustments for Features-25-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,130$27,950$31,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,370
Total Invoice$28,412$27,150$29,947
Adjustments for Features-23-5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,389$26,649$29,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,298

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201320182018
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SL1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$4,065$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-5010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,109 lb.2,931 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
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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