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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: $20,315

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $8,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESESELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $18,195 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $17,467 $20,539 $22,075
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Technology Package 1,300        
Floor mats 115 115      
iPod integration 290 290      
Convenience Package     1,350    
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Technology Package 1,127        
Floor mats 83 83      
iPod integration 243 243      
Convenience Package     1,296    
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 1,350 0 0
Options (change) 2,060 933 1,296 0 0
Destination 780 780 770 770 770
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $20,315 $22,165 $23,765
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $19,533 $21,309 $22,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,406
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESESELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6A5M5M5M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,445$29,445$20,315$22,165$23,765
Adjustments for Features-3,400-2,7800-1,400-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,045$26,665$20,315$20,765$22,190
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$450$1,875
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$19,533$21,309$22,845
Adjustments for Features-3,170-2,6000-1,346-1,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,216$24,939$19,533$19,963$21,331
Cost Above Minimum$277$0$0$430$1,798

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESESELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
5-speed automatic $900   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
RWD $0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  $325
CD player  $125$125 
HD radio   $50 
Navigation system   $600 
SD Card slot   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$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   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,465$3,845$1,065$2,465$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$2,780$0$1,400$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,170-2,6000-1,346-1,514

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082011
ModelXterraJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length178.7 in182.2 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height74.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.5 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 link100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested59037%

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