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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: $1,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,694

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $1,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0T2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $21,702 $26,621 $30,453
Package 3 4,885    
Rear spoiler 479 405 405
Navigation system 1,800    
Technology Package   2,190  
Sunroof   800  
Floor mats   225 225
Package 3 4,463    
Rear spoiler 310 344 344
Navigation system 1,589    
Technology Package   1,939  
Sunroof   708  
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 7,164 3,620 630
Options (change) 6,362 3,166 519
Destination 630 885 885
Total Price $31,384 $33,075 $34,205
Total Invoice $28,694 $30,672 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $224
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $202
Model Year200620172017
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0T2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,384$33,075$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,384$31,160$32,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$28,694$30,672$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,776-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,694$28,896$30,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,643

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620172017
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0T2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,780$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,776-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062017
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in191.9 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,260 lb.3,198 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 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested287565%
Total Not Requested155035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested197577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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