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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $22,995 $24,080 $27,660 $28,260
Base Invoice $20,539 $22,075 $22,018 $25,283 $25,831
Sunroof 900     800  
Navigation Package   1,200 590   590
Convenience Package     1,350    
Floor mats     185 185 185
Technology Package       1,090  
Sunroof 864     729  
Navigation Package   1,152 512   512
Convenience Package     1,172    
Floor mats     152 152 152
Technology Package       946  
Options (change) 900 1,200 2,125 2,075 775
Options (change) 864 1,152 1,836 1,827 664
Destination 770 770 790 790 790
Total Price $23,065 $24,965 $26,995 $30,525 $29,825
Total Invoice $22,173 $23,997 $24,644 $27,900 $27,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $449
Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,065$24,965$26,995$30,525$29,825
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,215-4,065-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$24,815$24,780$26,460$27,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$1,680$2,605
Total Invoice$22,173$23,997$24,644$27,900$27,285
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,022-3,715-2,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$23,853$22,622$24,185$25,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0$1,563$2,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011201320132013
ModelJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSELTDI2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
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   
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure warning   $200 
Moving object detection, rear   $25 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,240$1,390$3,455$5,305$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,215$4,065$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,022-3,715-2,232

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length182.2 in191.5 in
Width70.0 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 ft3

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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 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested113074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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