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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: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $32,690
Base Invoice $22,659 $30,453
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Navigation system 1,800  
iPod integration 0  
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
iPod integration 0  
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 5,895 575
Options (change) 5,459 451
Destination 650 885
Total Price $30,845 $34,150
Total Invoice $28,768 $31,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $214
Model Year20082017
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$30,845$34,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$31,135
Total Invoice$28,768$31,789
Adjustments for Features0-2,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$28,982

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,540$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,807

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,802 lb.3,412 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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 SL

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

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