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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: $25,990

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $23,745
Floor mats 245  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 245 1,475
Options (change) 0 1,356
Destination 975 770
Total Price $32,120 $25,990

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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 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,989
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$32,120$25,990
Adjustments for Features-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,715$25,990

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,805$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212012
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 Weight3,418 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%

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