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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: $31,560

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192015
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,090 $32,030 $35,030 $35,850 $30,045
Technology Package 1,290 1,290      
Floor mats 235 235 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 375  
Rear spoiler 405 405 405 405  
Driver Assistance Package         695
Technology Package 0 0      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0  
Rear spoiler 344 344 344 344  
Driver Assistance Package         598
Options (change) 2,305 2,305 1,015 1,015 695
Options (change) 344 344 344 344 598
Destination 895 895 895 895 820
Total Price $33,290 $35,230 $36,940 $37,760 $31,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,099
Model Year20192019201920192015
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4248hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,290$35,230$36,940$37,760$31,560
Adjustments for Features-1,790-1,790-2,290-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$33,440$34,650$35,470$31,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$3,150$3,970$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192019201920192015
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app    $25
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit    $0
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
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$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,155$5,655$5,655$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$1,790$2,290$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-67-63-77-750

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192015
ModelAltimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in103.8 in
Length192.9 in167.5 in
Width72.9 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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 2.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 Platinum

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Predictive forward collision warning50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180055%
Total Not Requested147545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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