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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: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $34,795
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $33,403
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 1,720
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 1,651
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $37,310
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,729
Model Year200720072013
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$32,595$32,455$37,310
Adjustments for Features00-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,595$32,455$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$35,849
Adjustments for Features00-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$35,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072013
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar 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$2,780$2,780$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-322

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072013
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length189.8 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.946.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested347576%
Total Not Requested112524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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