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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,320

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $6,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $29,545
Floor mats 235 235
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Door sill trim plates   240
Remote start   450
Floor mats 0 185
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Door sill trim plates   200
Remote start   350
Options (change) 1,015 925
Options (change) 344 735
Destination 885 850
Total Price $37,410 $31,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,808
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,410$31,320
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,660$31,320

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaJetta
Trim3.5 SL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length191.9 in183.3 in
Width72.0 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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