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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340
Sport Package 700     1,250  
Sunroof 900   900    
Navigation Package   1,200 1,800   1,800
Braking and Airbag Package     800 800  
Satellite radio     350 350 350
Floor mats     160 160 160
Fog lights     300    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       800 800
Sport Package 672     1,085  
Sunroof 864   780    
Navigation Package   1,152 1,561   1,561
Braking and Airbag Package     694 694  
Satellite radio     304 304 304
Floor mats     119 119 119
Fog lights     248    
Traction Control and Airbag Package       694 694
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 4,310 3,360 3,110
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 3,706 2,896 2,678
Destination 770 770 605 605 605
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $28,865 $27,565 $31,115
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $26,610 $25,327 $28,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,335
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,765$24,965$28,865$27,565$31,115
Adjustments for Features-1,245-1,395-2,8500-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,520$23,570$26,015$27,565$27,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0$1,550$1,425
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$26,610$25,327$28,623
Adjustments for Features-1,197-1,341-2,6270-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,648$22,656$23,983$25,327$25,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,008$0$1,344$1,259

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0 
6-speed manual $150   
4-speed automatic  $800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325
CD player$125$125 $125 
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,390$2,540$3,995$1,145$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$1,395$2,850$0$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,197-1,341-2,6270-3,381

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112006
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.2 in
Length182.2 in192.3 in
Width70.0 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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