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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,393

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,928

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESETDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $21,425 $23,870 $26,065
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $19,997 $22,503 $24,293
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Technology Package 1,300        
Floor mats 115 115      
Cargo cover 85 85      
iPod integration 290 290 199 199 199
Cargo net     69 69 69
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Technology Package 1,127        
Floor mats 83 83      
Cargo cover 63 63      
iPod integration 243 243 176 176 176
Cargo net     55 55 55
Options (change) 2,490 1,190 268 268 268
Options (change) 2,123 996 231 231 231
Destination 780 780 700 700 700
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $30,530 $29,530 $22,393 $23,538 $27,033
Total Invoice $28,449 $27,602 $20,928 $22,134 $25,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,172
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,837
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESETDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine261hp V6261hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M5M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 10?, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,530$29,530$22,393$23,538$27,033
Adjustments for Features-2,585-1,9650-400-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$27,565$22,393$23,138$24,633
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$745$2,240
Total Invoice$28,449$27,602$20,928$22,134$25,224
Adjustments for Features-2,409-1,8370-376-2,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,040$25,765$20,928$21,758$22,985
Cost Above Minimum$275$0$0$830$2,057

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESETDISEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150
5-speed automatic $900   
5-speed manual  $0  
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
RWD $0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer $150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,855$1,890$2,290$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$1,965$0$400$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,409-1,8370-376-2,239

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelXterraJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length178.7 in179.3 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height74.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested57547%
Total Not Requested65053%

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