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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: $28,350

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,853

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelJettaJettaXterra
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $29,280 $27,200
Base Invoice $25,842 $28,109 $25,773
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     205
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Floor mats     91
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     164
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 325
Options (change) 1,056 1,056 255
Destination 820 820 825
Total Price $28,840 $31,200 $28,350
Total Invoice $27,718 $29,985 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,729
Model Year201620162012
ModelJettaJettaXterra
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionS6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/70-16
Total Price$28,840$31,200$28,350
Adjustments for Features-4,780-6,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,060$24,520$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0
Total Invoice$27,718$29,985$26,853
Adjustments for Features-4,594-6,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,124$23,565$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201620162012
ModelJettaJettaXterra
Trim2.0T GLI SE2.0T GLI SELS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,240$9,140$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$6,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,594-6,4200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20162012
ModelJettaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length183.3 in178.7 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,194 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
15.7 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.765.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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