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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,030 $35,850 $23,745
Floor mats 235 235  
Rear spoiler 405 405 375
Autobahn Package     2,050
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system     900
Floor mats 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 300
Autobahn Package     1,968
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Navigation system     864
Options (change) 640 640 4,425
Options (change) 344 344 4,188
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $36,565 $37,385 $28,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,686
Model Year201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4248hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,565$37,385$28,940
Adjustments for Features-5,065-5,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$32,320$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,055$7,055$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$5,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-172-1680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192012
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in104.4 in
Length192.9 in182.2 in
Width72.9 in70.0 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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