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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,510 $25,095
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,015 5,700
Options (change) 344 5,472
Destination 885 820
Total Price $37,410 $31,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,272
Model Year20182014
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,410$31,615
Adjustments for Features-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$31,615

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182014
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim3.5 SLGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
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 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,580$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1180

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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 Year20182014
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.3,090 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 GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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