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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: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $27,660
Base Invoice $23,094 $25,283
Navigation system 1,990  
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Sunroof   800
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Navigation system 1,758  
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Sunroof   729
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 4,395 2,310
Options (change) 3,985 2,010
Destination 700 790
Total Price $29,865 $30,760
Total Invoice $27,779 $28,083

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,093
Model Year20092013
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,865$30,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$28,135
Total Invoice$27,779$28,083
Adjustments for Features0-2,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$25,686

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
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
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,880$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,397

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092013
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.0 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,109 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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