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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: $34,555

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,690 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,453 $33,207
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 175  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 980 1,500
Options (change) 795 1,440
Destination 885 770
Total Price $34,555 $36,860
Total Invoice $32,133 $35,417

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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: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,555$36,860
Adjustments for Features-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,340$36,860
Total Invoice$32,133$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,003$35,417

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,780$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1300

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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 Year20172012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length191.9 in165.4 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,412 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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