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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,965

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,237

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $8,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaXterra
TrimSESELS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $27,200
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $25,773
Floor mats     120
Floor mats     91
Options (change) 0 0 120
Options (change) 0 0 91
Destination 770 770 825
Total Price $18,965 $22,165 $28,145
Total Invoice $18,237 $21,309 $26,689

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,712
Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaXterra
TrimSESELS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5170hp I5261hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG23/33 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17265/70-16
Total Price$18,965$22,165$28,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,965$19,500$26,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$535$0
Total Invoice$18,237$21,309$26,689
Adjustments for Features0-2,562-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,237$18,747$24,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201120112012
ModelJettaJettaXterra
TrimSESELS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
SD Card slot $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$825$3,490$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,562-1,740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20112012
ModelJettaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in178.7 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,018 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.565.7 ft3

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