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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: $37,410

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,510 $39,785
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Floor mats 235  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Floor mats 0  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,015 1,100
Options (change) 344 1,056
Destination 885 850
Total Price $37,410 $41,735

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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: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $540
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,410$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$38,725

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
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 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,555$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length191.9 in167.6 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,412 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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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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