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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: $28,265

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $3,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SVGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,830 $26,345 $30,745
Rear spoiler 405    
Floor mats 135 235 235
Cargo mat 75    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Door sill trim plates   240 240
Remote start   450 450
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Rear spoiler 344    
Floor mats 106 185 185
Cargo mat 53    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Door sill trim plates   200 200
Remote start   350 350
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Options (change) 965 925 925
Options (change) 769 735 735
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $31,620 $28,265 $32,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,530
Model Year201520212021
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SVGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,620$28,265$32,665
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$27,390$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520212021
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
Trim3.5 SVGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,615$3,490$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-54-91

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152021
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length191.5 in185.1 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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