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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: $21,535

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $9,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,707

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $8,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014201420142014201420142014
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $18,895 $27,645 $23,625 $25,925 $30,245 $31,895 $24,535
Base Invoice $28,454 $18,139 $26,539 $22,681 $24,888 $29,035 $30,619 $23,553
iPod integration 260              
Connectivity Package   1,820            
iPod integration 214              
Connectivity Package   1,748            
Options (change) 260 1,820 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 214 1,748 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,455 $21,535 $28,465 $24,445 $26,745 $31,065 $32,715 $25,355
Total Invoice $29,493 $20,707 $27,359 $23,501 $25,708 $29,855 $31,439 $24,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,442
Model Year20122014201420142014201420142014
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6170hp I4170hp I4 H140hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4 H170hp I4 H210hp I4
TransmissionM6M5S7M6T6S7S7M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16205/55-16195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,455$21,535$28,465$24,445$26,745$31,065$32,715$25,355
Adjustments for Features-2,5000-1,985-150-3,350-3,600-4,625-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,955$21,535$26,480$24,295$23,395$27,465$28,090$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,945$2,760$1,860$5,930$6,555$3,235
Total Invoice$29,493$20,707$27,359$23,501$25,708$29,855$31,439$24,373
Adjustments for Features-2,3440-1,908-144-3,220-3,460-4,445-562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,149$20,707$25,451$23,357$22,488$26,395$26,994$23,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,744$2,650$1,781$5,688$6,287$3,104

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122014201420142014201420142014
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.8T SEHybrid SETDI1.8T SELHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150   $150
5-speed manual $0      
7-speed automated manual  $1200  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100   
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700       
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 $250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225       
Rearview camera    $200 $200 
Rollover sensor$50       
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300       
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50       
Cargo net$40       
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75       
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125  $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 $15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175       
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150       
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275       
Rear bumper protector$40       
Rear spoiler  $200  $200$200 
Skid plates$150       
Sunroof    $900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40       
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325    $325
CD player $125 $125$125$125$125 
HD radio  $50    $50
Navigation system    $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25 $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150       
Automatic-off headlights$25       
Compass$0 $0  $0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50 
Fog lights$125   $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25$25 
Light bar$150       
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75  $75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Xenon HID headlights      $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150       
Heated front seats $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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50       
Metal pedals       $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$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0       
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350       
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0       
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
White-letter tires$0       
Total Value of Features$5,115$2,615$4,600$2,765$5,965$6,215$7,240$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$0$1,985$150$3,350$3,600$4,625$585
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3440-1,908-144-3,220-3,460-4,445-562

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,144 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 1.8T SE

Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Satellite radio200No
iPod integration100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82046%

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