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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: $31,785

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,050

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Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SER
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $39,785
Navigation Package 5,700  
Braking and Airbag Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Satellite radio 350  
Body kit 340  
Floor mats 160  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation Package 5,093  
Braking and Airbag Package 694  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172  
Satellite radio 304  
Body kit 262  
Floor mats 119  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,580 1,200
Options (change) 6,644 1,136
Destination 605 850
Total Price $31,785 $41,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,506
Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SER
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionM5S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$31,785$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-8,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,785$33,050

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SER
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,355$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-417

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.8 in
Length192.3 in167.6 in
Width70.4 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,227 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.653.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested277564%
Total Not Requested155036%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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