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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: $23,295

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $7,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,860

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $25,630 $24,520
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $23,828 $22,727
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 370  
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Sunroof   1,000 1,000      
Larger rear spoiler     499      
Technology Package         1,780 1,780
Fog lights         310  
Premium Audio Package         1,240  
Door sill trim plates         170 170
Floor mats         175 175
Sport Package           2,370
Premium Package           2,380
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581    
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 295  
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Sunroof   883 883      
Larger rear spoiler     370      
Technology Package         1,543 1,543
Fog lights         251  
Premium Audio Package         1,075  
Door sill trim plates         134 134
Floor mats         134 134
Sport Package           2,056
Premium Package           2,064
Options (change) 2,150 3,150 3,289 2,150 4,045 6,875
Options (change) 1,861 2,744 2,834 1,861 3,432 5,931
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $23,295 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180 $30,425 $32,145
Total Invoice $21,860 $23,722 $25,836 $24,627 $28,010 $29,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,776
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$23,295$25,430$27,729$26,180$30,425$32,145
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-3,665-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,295$25,055$27,254$24,855$26,760$27,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,959$1,560$0$1,195
Total Invoice$21,860$23,722$25,836$24,627$28,010$29,408
Adjustments for Features0-350-443-1,246-3,374-3,833
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,860$23,372$25,393$23,381$24,636$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,512$3,533$1,521$0$939

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
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$225$225  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$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$0$0  
Fog lights    $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,040$1,415$1,515$2,365$4,705$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$3,665$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-350-443-1,246-3,374-3,833

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102010
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
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested192575%

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