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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: $29,934

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $23,094 $21,826 $25,340
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Cargo net 69    
Navigation system 1,990    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Navigation Package   5,700 1,800
Braking and Airbag Package   800  
Body kit   340 340
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Cargo net 55    
Navigation system 1,758    
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Navigation Package   5,093 1,561
Braking and Airbag Package   694  
Body kit   262 262
Floor mats   119 119
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 4,464 8,150 3,450
Options (change) 4,040 7,166 2,940
Destination 700 605 605
Total Price $29,934 $32,355 $31,455
Total Invoice $27,834 $29,597 $28,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $247
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,934$32,355$31,455
Adjustments for Features0-75-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,934$32,280$30,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$27,834$29,597$28,885
Adjustments for Features0-69-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$29,528$28,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,447$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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 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$1,605$1,680$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69-804

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092006
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.2 in
Length179.3 in192.3 in
Width70.1 in70.4 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.6 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested120028%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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