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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: $24,215

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,500 $28,650 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $27,663 $26,868 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Floor mats 115 115        
iPod integration 270 270        
Portable navigation system 590 590        
Navigation Package     1,130      
Premium Package     1,440      
Floor mats 84 84        
iPod integration 230 230        
Portable navigation system 501 501        
Navigation Package     1,084      
Premium Package     1,382      
Options (change) 975 975 2,570 0 0 0
Options (change) 815 815 2,466 0 0 0
Destination 800 800 770 770 770 770
Total Price $31,275 $30,425 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $29,278 $28,483 $25,100 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,911
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M6M5T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,275$30,425$26,115$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-3,165-3,145-1,615-1,715-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,110$27,280$24,500$22,500$22,760$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$830$0$2,000$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$29,278$28,483$25,100$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-2,963-2,944-1,552-1,649-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,315$25,539$23,548$21,628$21,877$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$776$0$1,920$0$249$1,937

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelXterraXterraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimOff RoadSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
5-speed automatic $900    
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700     
RWD $0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$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$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    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Skid plate (one) $50    
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325$325
CD player  $125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600 
Portable navigation system$400$400    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150    
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0   $0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Light bar$150     
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0     
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,670$3,140$3,240$4,340$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$3,145$1,615$1,715$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,963-2,944-1,552-1,649-2,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102012
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
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested17517%
Total Not Requested85083%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested132587%

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