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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $4,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,720 $28,150 $29,830 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $23,041 $26,232 $27,575 $20,539 $22,075
Cold Weather Package 500        
Convenience Package 1,350        
Technology Package 1,090 1,090      
Floor mats 135 135 135    
Sunroof   800   900  
Navigation Package         1,200
Cold Weather Package 443        
Convenience Package 1,194        
Technology Package 965 965      
Floor mats 106 106 106    
Sunroof   702   864  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 3,075 2,025 135 900 1,200
Options (change) 2,708 1,773 106 864 1,152
Destination 825 825 825 770 770
Total Price $28,620 $31,000 $30,790 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $26,574 $28,830 $28,506 $22,173 $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: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,499
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,620$31,000$30,790$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,125-4,225-3,0250-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,495$26,775$27,765$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$2,270$0$1,750
Total Invoice$26,574$28,830$28,506$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-2,902-3,929-2,8010-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,672$24,901$25,705$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,229$2,033$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SVSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25$25$25  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,440$4,240$1,215$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$4,225$3,025$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,902-3,929-2,8010-144

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152011
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

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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