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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: $32,165

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,383

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,560 $34,590
Base Invoice $27,929 $33,207
Rear spoiler 395  
Floor mats 185  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Rear spoiler 329  
Floor mats 152  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Options (change) 815 0
Options (change) 664 0
Destination 790 770
Total Price $32,165 $35,360
Total Invoice $29,383 $33,977

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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: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,296
Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,165$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,165$35,050
Total Invoice$29,383$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,383$33,679

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,580$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in165.4 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.446.0 ft3

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