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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: $27,815

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $4,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $26,345 $30,745
Floor mats 245 235 235
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Door sill trim plates   240 240
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Floor mats 0 185 185
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Door sill trim plates   200 200
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Options (change) 620 475 475
Options (change) 0 385 385
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $32,495 $27,815 $32,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $247
Model Year202120212021
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,495$27,815$32,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$24,965$28,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year202120212021
ModelAltimaJettaJetta
TrimVC-T SRGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,940$5,790$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-141-158

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20212021
ModelAltimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.7 in
Length192.9 in185.1 in
Width72.9 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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