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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SRGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,110 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,272 $23,323
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Floor mats 175  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Floor mats 134  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,875 6,630
Options (change) 5,931 6,366
Destination 760 770
Total Price $32,745 $31,695
Total Invoice $29,963 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $729
Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SRGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,745$31,695
Adjustments for Features-2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$31,695
Total Invoice$29,963$30,459
Adjustments for Features-2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,730$30,459

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SRGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
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
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 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,995$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2330

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011
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.3,090 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested32516%
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 GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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