Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2008 Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2021

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,450

Volkswagen Jetta R-Line   
Difference: $4,995

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202120212021202120212021
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESER-LineSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $22,895 $22,795 $25,745 $28,045 $26,345 $30,745
Technology Package 1,300              
Side curtain airbags 700 700            
iPod integration 290 290            
Floor mats 115 115 235 235 235 235 235 235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325 325    
Cargo net     100 100 100 100 100 100
Technology Package 1,127              
Side curtain airbags 607 607            
iPod integration 243 243            
Floor mats 83 83 185 185 185 185 185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270 270 270    
Cargo net     80 80 80 80 80 80
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 660 660 660 660 335 335
Options (change) 2,060 933 535 535 535 535 265 265
Destination 780 780 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $24,550 $24,450 $27,400 $29,700 $27,675 $32,075

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Xterra dealer quotes or Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,671
Model Year20082008202120212021202120212021
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESER-LineSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T8M6T8T8M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/60-16205/55-17205/55-17205/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,445$29,445$24,550$24,450$27,400$29,700$27,675$32,075
Adjustments for Features-1,450-830-2,1250-5,280-5,880-3,430-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,995$28,615$22,425$24,450$22,120$23,820$24,245$27,795
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$305$2,330$0$1,700$2,125$5,675

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008202120212021202120212021
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSESER-LineSELSEL PremiumGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  $150$150
5-speed automatic $900      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300$1300  
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700       
RWD $0      
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200 $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225      
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300$300      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50      
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0$0  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents    $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150       
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0    
Black grille (optional)   $0    
Body kit      $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40      
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one) $50      
Skid plates$150       
Sunroof  $900 $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40      
Tubular side steps $350      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100      
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system    $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150 $150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights     $50 $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150 $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10    
Xenon HID headlights     $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150      
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0       
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0       
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0    
White-letter tires$0$0      
Total Value of Features$4,675$4,055$5,350$3,225$8,505$9,105$6,655$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$830$2,125$0$5,280$5,880$3,430$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,352-776-1320-295-303-156-168

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082021
ModelXterraJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length178.7 in185.1 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height74.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft314.1 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.