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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: $32,145

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,408

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,520 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,727 $33,207
Sport Package 2,370  
Premium Package 2,380  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Floor mats 175  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Sport Package 2,056  
Premium Package 2,064  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Floor mats 134  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 6,875 1,500
Options (change) 5,931 1,440
Destination 750 770
Total Price $32,145 $36,860
Total Invoice $29,408 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,605
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,145$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,145$36,440
Total Invoice$29,408$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,408$35,013

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,645$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in165.4 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested192594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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