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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: $8,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $22,681 $26,565
Sport Package 700      
Sunroof 900      
Navigation Package   1,200    
Stability control     900 900
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package     4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Fog lights     310  
Floor mats     175 175
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Sport Package 672      
Sunroof 864      
Navigation Package   1,152    
Stability control     780 780
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Premium Package     3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Fog lights     251  
Floor mats     137 137
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Options (change) 1,600 1,200 8,255 3,245
Options (change) 1,536 1,152 7,140 2,786
Destination 770 770 695 695
Total Price $23,765 $24,965 $33,420 $32,610
Total Invoice $22,845 $23,997 $30,516 $30,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$23,765$24,965$33,420$32,610
Adjustments for Features-250-4,265-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,740$24,965$29,155$28,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$860$0
Total Invoice$22,845$23,997$30,516$30,046
Adjustments for Features-240-3,894-3,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,821$23,997$26,622$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$552$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$815$790$5,055$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$4,265$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-3,894-3,976

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112008
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length182.2 in189.8 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft317.9 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 plates100Yes
Total Requested35067%
Total Not Requested17533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55016%
Total Not Requested297584%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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