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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,337 $27,221
Navigation system 900    
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Rear spoiler 375   370
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,460  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control     600
Navigation system 864    
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Rear spoiler 300   295
Technology Package   1,735 1,735
Premium Package   2,134  
Floor mats   134 134
Stability control     520
Options (change) 3,325 4,635 3,145
Options (change) 3,132 4,003 2,684
Destination 770 695 695
Total Price $27,840 $30,510 $33,220
Total Invoice $26,697 $28,035 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,249
Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$27,840$30,510$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,815-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$27,695$29,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,860
Total Invoice$26,697$28,035$30,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,587-3,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$25,448$27,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,776

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220092009
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
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
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,040$3,855$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,587-3,376

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122009
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.3,146 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested170038%
Total Not Requested275062%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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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