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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $32,690
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,453
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system 900  
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Rear spoiler 375 405
Floor mats   225
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system 864  
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Rear spoiler 300 344
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 4,425 630
Options (change) 4,188 519
Destination 770 885
Total Price $28,940 $34,205
Total Invoice $27,753 $31,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $504
Model Year20122017
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,940$34,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$30,340
Total Invoice$27,753$31,857
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$28,257

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaAltima
TrimGLI3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,840$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,600

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length182.2 in191.9 in
Width70.0 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,412 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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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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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