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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: $25,615

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,621

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaXterra
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $27,560
Base Invoice $22,795 $25,826
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Side curtain airbags   700
Floor mats   115
iPod integration   290
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Side curtain airbags   607
Floor mats   83
iPod integration   243
Options (change) 1,100 1,105
Options (change) 1,056 933
Destination 770 780
Total Price $25,615 $29,445
Total Invoice $24,621 $27,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,034
Model Year20122008
ModelJettaXterra
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/65-17
Total Price$25,615$29,445
Adjustments for Features0-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,615$28,500
Total Invoice$24,621$27,539
Adjustments for Features0-884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,621$26,655

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
ModelJettaXterra
TrimGLISE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tubular side steps $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,157 lb.4,165 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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