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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $23,094 $22,681 $26,565
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Navigation system 1,990    
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Fog lights   310  
Floor mats   175 175
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Navigation system 1,758    
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Fog lights   251  
Floor mats   137 137
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Options (change) 4,395 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 3,985 7,140 2,786
Destination 700 695 695
Total Price $29,865 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $27,779 $30,516 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $336
Model Year200920082008
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)?, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,865$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$30,645$29,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$0
Total Invoice$27,779$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features0-2,534-2,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$27,982$27,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920082008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$1,380$4,155$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,534-2,603

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
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.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185052%
Total Not Requested167548%
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
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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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