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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,453 $22,987
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Navigation Package   2,005
Autobahn Package   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Navigation Package   1,925
Autobahn Package   2,160
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 615 5,730
Options (change) 503 5,441
Destination 835 795
Total Price $34,140 $30,470
Total Invoice $31,791 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $436
Model Year20162013
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,140$30,470
Adjustments for Features-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$30,470
Total Invoice$31,791$29,223
Adjustments for Features-2,1320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,659$29,223

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162013
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SLGLI
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,080$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1320

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162013
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length191.9 in182.2 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,157 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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