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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: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,277

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4XTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,590 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,203 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation Package   1,130      
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Premium Package   1,382      
Options (change) 0 2,570 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 2,466 0 0 0
Destination 885 770 770 770 770
Total Price $31,475 $26,115 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $30,088 $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: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,813
Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4XTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,475$26,115$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-3,815-1,615-1,715-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$24,500$22,500$22,760$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,015
Total Invoice$30,088$25,100$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-3,647-1,552-1,649-2,7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,441$23,548$21,628$21,877$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,920$0$249$1,937

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012201220122012
ModelXterraJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPRO-4XTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
App support$0    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights$125    
Compass$0   $0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Light bar$150    
Trip computer $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$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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    
Alloy wheels $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$5,715$3,515$3,615$4,715$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$1,615$1,715$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,647-1,552-1,649-2,7060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
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 TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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