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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: $1,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $28,995 $35,510
Navigation system 1,990    
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Technology Package   1,290  
Floor mats   235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375
Navigation system 1,758    
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Technology Package   0  
Floor mats   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 4,395 1,900 610
Options (change) 3,985 0 0
Destination 700 885 885
Total Price $29,865 $31,780 $37,005

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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: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,026
Model Year200920182018
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,865$31,780$37,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$27,030$31,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920182018
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,680$6,430$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-132-128

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,198 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested177554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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