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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: $30,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,531

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $35,655
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $34,229
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   370  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 137 137  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Rear spoiler   292  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,945 1,615 1,100
Options (change) 5,155 1,343 1,056
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $31,110 $30,980 $37,575
Total Invoice $28,531 $28,603 $36,105

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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: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,778
Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$31,110$30,980$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,110$29,705$33,515
Cost Above Minimum$1,405$0$0
Total Invoice$28,531$28,603$36,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-3,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,531$27,426$32,204
Cost Above Minimum$1,105$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082017
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,455$3,730$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-3,901

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length189.8 in167.5 in
Width70.7 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.952.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested90026%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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