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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $1,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SR2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $29,545
Floor mats 245 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Door sill trim plates   240
Floor mats 0 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 620 475
Options (change) 0 385
Destination 975 850
Total Price $32,495 $30,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,794
Model Year20212018
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SR2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,495$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$27,920

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212018
ModelAltimaJetta
TrimVC-T SR2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,828

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212018
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in104.4 in
Length192.9 in183.3 in
Width72.9 in70.0 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,208 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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