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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: $33,685

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $8,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,820 $39,785
Technology Package 1,090  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 210  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 957  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 159  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,055 1,100
Options (change) 1,726 1,056
Destination 810 850
Total Price $33,685 $41,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,389
Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,685$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$35,800

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
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
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,280$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271

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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 Year20142018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.5 in167.6 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height57.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.453.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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