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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: $26,684

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,551

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelJettaJettaAltima
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,290 $23,590 $27,920
Base Invoice $18,687 $21,702 $25,813
Package 2 3,485    
Rear spoiler 479 479 405
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Package 3   4,885  
Technology Package     1,090
Sunroof     800
Floor mats     210
Package 2 3,184    
Rear spoiler 310 310 344
Navigation system 1,589 1,589  
Package 3   4,463  
Technology Package     957
Sunroof     702
Floor mats     159
Options (change) 5,764 7,164 2,505
Options (change) 5,083 6,362 2,162
Destination 630 630 810
Total Price $26,684 $31,384 $31,235
Total Invoice $24,400 $28,694 $28,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,344
Model Year200620062014
ModelJettaJettaAltima
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionM5M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,684$31,384$31,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,684$29,159$29,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$0
Total Invoice$24,400$28,694$28,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,034-2,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,400$26,660$26,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062014
ModelJettaJettaAltima
Trim2.5 / TDI2.0T2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear $125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,490$3,715$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,034-2,041

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062014
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested320089%
Total Not Requested41511%

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 headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192544%
Total Not Requested250056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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