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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,085

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,175

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelJetta SportWagenAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTDI3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,540 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $24,517 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Navigation system 830      
Panoramic sunroof 1,750      
Stability control   900 900  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   4,200    
6-speed shiftable CVT   500    
Floor mats   175 175 110
Convenience Package       1,300
Sunroof       850
Navigation system 796      
Panoramic sunroof 1,681      
Stability control   780 780  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735  
Premium Package   3,643    
6-speed shiftable CVT   461    
Floor mats   137 137 84
Convenience Package       1,127
Sunroof       738
Options (change) 2,580 7,775 3,075 2,260
Options (change) 2,477 6,755 2,652 1,949
Destination 770 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $28,890 $32,940 $32,440 $26,085
Total Invoice $27,764 $30,131 $29,912 $24,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,171
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelJetta SportWagenAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTDI3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,890$32,940$32,440$26,085
Adjustments for Features-1,475-4,215-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,415$28,725$28,050$26,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$1,965$0
Total Invoice$27,764$30,131$29,912$24,175
Adjustments for Features-1,418-3,856-4,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,346$26,275$25,864$24,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$1,689$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelJetta SportWagenAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTDI3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100 $100 
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25   
Traffic 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$125
Compass$0   
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,815$7,555$7,730$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$4,215$4,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,418-3,856-4,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelJetta SportWagenAltima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75021%
Total Not Requested277579%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested50547%
Total Not Requested56553%

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