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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: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $25,110
Base Invoice $23,094 $23,272
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990  
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,380
Technology Package   1,780
Door sill trim plates   170
Floor mats   175
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758  
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   2,064
Technology Package   1,543
Door sill trim plates   134
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 4,395 6,875
Options (change) 3,985 5,931
Destination 700 760
Total Price $29,865 $32,745
Total Invoice $27,779 $29,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $209
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,865$32,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$30,130
Total Invoice$27,779$29,963
Adjustments for Features0-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$27,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$915$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,393

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,181 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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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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested152574%
Total Not Requested52526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147557%
Total Not Requested110043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested61578%
Total Not Requested17522%

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