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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $80

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,030 $35,850 $34,590
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Floor mats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,015 1,015 1,500
Options (change) 344 344 1,440
Destination 895 895 770
Total Price $36,940 $37,760 $36,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,259
Model Year201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4248hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,940$37,760$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,415-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$35,345$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920192012
ModelAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$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$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,130$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-81-790

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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 Year20192012
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length192.9 in165.4 in
Width72.9 in70.3 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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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