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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $2,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $24,080 $27,660 $28,260
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $22,018 $25,283 $25,831
Navigation Package 1,130       590   590
Premium Package 1,440            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 395 395 395
Navigation system       900      
Autobahn Package       2,050      
Convenience Package         1,350    
Floor mats         185 185 185
Technology Package           1,090  
Sunroof           800  
Navigation Package 1,084       512   512
Premium Package 1,382            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 329 329 329
Navigation system       864      
Autobahn Package       1,968      
Convenience Package         1,172    
Floor mats         152 152 152
Technology Package           946  
Sunroof           729  
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 2,520 2,470 1,170
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 2,165 2,156 993
Destination 770 770 770 770 790 790 790
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $27,390 $30,920 $30,220
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $24,973 $28,229 $27,614

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $436
Model Year2012201220122012201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$27,390$30,920$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-2,115-3,965-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$25,275$26,955$27,880
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$1,680$2,605
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$24,973$28,229$27,614
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-1,928-3,620-2,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$23,045$24,609$25,476
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0$1,564$2,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2012201220122012201320132013
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLI2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150   
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100    
CVT    $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
FWD$0$0$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$0$0   
Blind spot warning system     $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50   
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325    
CD player$125  $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50    
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
SD Card slot$25$25$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$0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces     $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Metal pedals   $75   
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$1,465$1,565$2,665$1,940$3,580$5,430$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$2,115$3,965$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-1,928-3,620-2,138

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122013
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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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 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
Compass0Yes
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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