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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: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,150

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $87

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,720 $28,150 $29,830 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $23,041 $26,232 $27,575 $25,195 $28,362
Cold Weather Package 500        
Convenience Package 1,350        
Technology Package 1,090 1,090      
Floor mats 135 135 135 235 235
Rear spoiler 405 405 405    
Cargo mat 75 75 75    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350    
Sunroof   800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130  
Door sill trim plates       240 240
Remote start       450 450
Cold Weather Package 443        
Convenience Package 1,194        
Technology Package 965 965      
Floor mats 106 106 106 185 185
Rear spoiler 344 344 344    
Cargo mat 53 53 53    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266    
Sunroof   702      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100  
Door sill trim plates       200 200
Remote start       350 350
Options (change) 3,905 2,855 965 1,380 925
Options (change) 3,371 2,436 769 1,105 735
Destination 825 825 825 850 850
Total Price $29,450 $31,830 $31,620 $28,475 $31,320
Total Invoice $27,237 $29,493 $29,169 $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: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,425
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-7T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,450$31,830$31,620$28,475$31,320
Adjustments for Features-100-1,2000-1,500-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$30,630$31,620$26,975$30,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,280$2,270$0$3,370
Total Invoice$27,237$29,493$29,169$27,150$29,947
Adjustments for Features-92-1,1120-1,430-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,145$28,381$29,169$25,720$29,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,236$2,024$0$3,295

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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$200$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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$75$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$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$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$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$3,965$2,765$4,265$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$1,200$0$1,500$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-92-1,1120-1,430-932

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152018
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 SV

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested127589%
Total Not Requested15011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
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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