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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: $7,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $30,240 $32,400 $35,180 $21,395 $22,995
Technology Package 1,280 1,290 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235 235 235    
Sunroof         900  
Navigation Package           1,200
Technology Package 0 0 0      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0    
Sunroof         864  
Navigation Package           1,152
Options (change) 1,515 1,525 1,525 235 900 1,200
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 864 1,152
Destination 925 925 925 925 770 770
Total Price $30,580 $32,690 $34,850 $36,340 $23,065 $24,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,423
Model Year202020202020202020112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,580$32,690$34,850$36,340$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,640-6,190-6,190-6,6900-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,940$26,500$28,660$29,650$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$2,160$3,150$0$1,750

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202020202020202020112011
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaJettaJetta
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600  
Cruise control$150   $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$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, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200     
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration    $100$100
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$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$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,805$7,355$7,355$7,855$1,165$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$6,190$6,190$6,690$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-110-175-164-1700-144

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,213 lb.2,805 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
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

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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