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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: $20,155

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $11,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,283

Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S   
Difference: $10,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $18,645 $20,345 $21,245 $23,245 $26,245 $29,545
Base Invoice $28,454 $17,898 $19,531 $20,395 $22,315 $25,195 $28,362
iPod integration 260            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325 325 325  
Cargo net   100 100 100 100 100 100
Floor mats   235 235 235 235 235 235
iPod integration 214            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270 270 270 270 270  
Cargo net   80 80 80 80 80 80
Floor mats   185 185 185 185 185 185
Options (change) 260 660 660 660 660 660 335
Options (change) 214 535 535 535 535 535 265
Destination 825 850 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $31,455 $20,155 $21,855 $22,755 $24,755 $27,755 $30,730
Total Invoice $29,493 $19,283 $20,916 $21,780 $23,700 $26,580 $29,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,230
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6150hp I4150hp I4150hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5M5T6T6S6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 4?, 4?, 4?, 4400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,455$20,155$21,855$22,755$24,755$27,755$30,730
Adjustments for Features-3,4400-540-2,865-2,990-7,120-6,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$20,155$21,315$19,890$21,765$20,635$24,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$1,425$0$1,875$745$4,220
Total Invoice$29,493$19,283$20,916$21,780$23,700$26,580$29,477
Adjustments for Features-3,2250-517-2,742-2,863-6,819-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,268$19,283$20,399$19,038$20,837$19,761$23,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$1,361$0$1,799$723$4,089

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4X1.4T S1.4T Wolfsburg Edition1.4T SE1.8T SE Sport1.8T SEL2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
5-speed manual $0$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200 
Blind spot warning system   $200 $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100 $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200 
Full-size spare tire$225      
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50      
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter$0    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150      
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Black grille (optional)    $0  
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Skid plates$150      
Sunroof   $900 $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100      
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0$0
Navigation system     $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights     $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver     $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger     $50$50
Light bar$150      
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals      $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0      
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0  
White-letter tires$0      
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$1,935$2,475$4,800$4,925$9,055$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0$540$2,865$2,990$7,120$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2250-517-2,742-2,863-6,819-6,350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelXterraJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.4 in
Length178.7 in183.3 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height74.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.2,931 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S

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 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition

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 1.4T 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 1.8T SE Sport

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 1.8T 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 2.0T GLI

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

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