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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: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,133

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,690 $36,595
Base Invoice $30,453 $35,131
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 225  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,495
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 175  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,396
Options (change) 980 2,495
Options (change) 795 2,396
Destination 885 820
Total Price $34,555 $39,910
Total Invoice $32,133 $38,347

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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: $3,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,259
Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$34,555$39,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,555$37,875
Total Invoice$32,133$38,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,133$36,392

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,955

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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 Year20172015
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.9 in167.5 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,340 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.452.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110047%
Total Not Requested125053%

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