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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: $28,950

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,784

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0T GLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $26,779 $22,681 $26,565
Floor mats 235 175 175
Sport Package   1,300  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Rear spoiler     370
Floor mats 185 137 137
Sport Package   1,127  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 235 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 185 7,882 2,944
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $28,950 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $27,784 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,117
Model Year201720082008
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0T GLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,950$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$32,875$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$27,784$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features0-1,246-1,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,784$30,012$28,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,111$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720082008
ModelJettaAltimaAltima
Trim2.0T GLI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$2,515$3,880$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,246-1,303

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172008
ModelJettaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length183.3 in189.8 in
Width70.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,153 lb.3,334 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft317.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117533%
Total Not Requested235067%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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