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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,384

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,694

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelJettaAltima
Trim2.0T3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $25,570
Base Invoice $21,702 $23,697
Package 3 4,885  
Rear spoiler 479  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,130
Technology Package   1,780
Floor mats   180
Package 3 4,463  
Rear spoiler 310  
Navigation system 1,589  
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   1,848
Technology Package   1,543
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 7,164 6,460
Options (change) 6,362 5,593
Destination 630 780
Total Price $31,384 $32,810
Total Invoice $28,694 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year20062012
ModelJettaAltima
Trim2.0T3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,384$32,810
Adjustments for Features-1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,264$32,810
Total Invoice$28,694$30,070
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,584$30,070

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaAltima
Trim2.0T3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested242555%
Total Not Requested200045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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