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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: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,860

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 405 405 405
iPod integration 0 0 0        
Sunroof   1,000 1,000     800  
Larger rear spoiler     499        
Cold Weather Package         500    
Navigation Package         580    
Convenience Package         1,350    
Floor mats         225 225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates         350 350 350
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581      
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 344 344 344
iPod integration 0 0 0        
Sunroof   883 883     708  
Larger rear spoiler     370        
Cold Weather Package         443    
Navigation Package         513    
Convenience Package         1,194    
Floor mats         175 175 175
Illuminated door sill trim plates         276 276 276
Options (change) 2,150 3,150 3,289 2,150 3,410 1,780 980
Options (change) 1,861 2,744 2,834 1,861 2,945 1,503 795
Destination 750 750 750 750 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $23,295 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180 $29,755 $31,235 $34,555
Total Invoice $21,860 $23,722 $25,836 $24,627 $27,559 $29,009 $32,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,573
Model Year2010201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6T6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,295$25,430$27,729$26,180$29,755$31,235$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-3,375-3,750-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,295$25,055$27,254$24,855$26,380$27,485$28,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,959$1,560$0$1,105$2,350
Total Invoice$21,860$23,722$25,836$24,627$27,559$29,009$32,133
Adjustments for Features0-350-443-1,246-3,126-3,483-5,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,860$23,372$25,393$23,381$24,433$25,526$26,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,512$3,533$1,521$0$1,093$2,283

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2010201020102010201720172017
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100   
CVT    $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote start    $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0 
Larger rear spoiler  $200    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25 $25
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$1,980$2,355$2,455$3,305$5,355$5,730$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$3,375$3,750$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-350-443-1,246-3,126-3,483-5,417

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20102017
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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