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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: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $25,630 $24,520
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,828 $22,727
Navigation system 900    
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Rear spoiler 375 370  
Technology Package   1,780 1,780
Fog lights   310  
Premium Audio Package   1,240  
Floor mats   175 175
Sport Package     2,370
Premium Package     2,380
Navigation system 864    
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Rear spoiler 300 295  
Technology Package   1,543 1,543
Fog lights   251  
Premium Audio Package   1,075  
Floor mats   134 134
Sport Package     2,056
Premium Package     2,064
Options (change) 3,325 3,875 6,705
Options (change) 3,132 3,298 5,797
Destination 770 750 750
Total Price $27,840 $30,255 $31,975
Total Invoice $26,697 $27,876 $29,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,452
Model Year201220102010
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$27,840$30,255$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$27,400$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,195
Total Invoice$26,697$27,876$29,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,631-3,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$25,245$26,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220102010
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
TrimGLI2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$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$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$915$3,770$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,631-3,094

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122010
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length182.2 in190.7 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,181 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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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 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested202579%

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