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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: $29,770

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,695

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $22,659 $23,337 $27,221
Autobahn Package 3,020    
Navigation system 1,800    
Premium Package   2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Autobahn Package 2,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
Premium Package   2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT   463  
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 4,820 5,305 2,945
Options (change) 4,386 4,600 2,523
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $29,770 $31,180 $33,020
Total Invoice $27,695 $28,632 $30,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,694
Model Year200820092009
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,770$31,180$33,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,770$28,315$30,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,140
Total Invoice$27,695$28,632$30,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,631-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,695$26,001$28,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,073

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200820092009
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,315$4,180$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631-2,365

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082009
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,146 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 GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested277562%
Total Not Requested167538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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