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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: $35,735

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,177

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,690 $35,650
Base Invoice $30,453 $34,225
Technology Package 1,180  
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Floor mats 225  
Driver Assistance Package   1,295
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Technology Package 1,044  
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Floor mats 175  
Driver Assistance Package   1,114
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,160 4,640
Options (change) 1,839 4,324
Destination 885 820
Total Price $35,735 $41,110
Total Invoice $33,177 $39,369

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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: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,214
Model Year20172016
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$35,735$41,110
Adjustments for Features0-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,735$38,000
Total Invoice$33,177$39,369
Adjustments for Features0-2,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,177$36,391

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Predictive forward collision warning$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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$4,780$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,978

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172016
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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