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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,885

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $34,795
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $33,403
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Body kit 340 340  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Body kit 262 262  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 8,000 3,450 1,720
Options (change) 7,073 2,940 1,651
Destination 605 605 795
Total Price $32,205 $31,455 $37,310
Total Invoice $29,504 $28,885 $35,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,903
Model Year200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,205$31,455$37,310
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$31,455$35,165
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,504$28,885$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1830-2,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,321$28,885$33,788
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062013
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,495$2,295$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-2,061

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062013
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in101.5 in
Length192.3 in165.4 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.646.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested352582%
Total Not Requested80018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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