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Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,600

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $62,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,349

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $57,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelGT-RGT-RGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumBlack EditionGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $89,950 $95,100 $27,785
Base Invoice $84,648 $89,492 $26,673
Floor mats 280 280  
Rearview camera 600 600  
Lighting Package     995
Floor mats 200 200  
Rearview camera 481 481  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 880 880 995
Options (change) 681 681 856
Destination 1,000 1,000 820
Total Price $91,830 $96,980 $29,600
Total Invoice $86,329 $91,173 $28,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,008
Model Year201220122015
ModelGT-RGT-RGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumBlack EditionGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine530hp V6530hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$91,830$96,980$29,600
Adjustments for Features-4,225-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,605$92,855$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$0
Total Invoice$86,329$91,173$28,349
Adjustments for Features-3,972-3,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,357$87,295$28,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,938$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122015
ModelGT-RGT-RGolf / GTI
TrimPremiumBlack EditionGTI SE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Performance meter$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,265$8,165$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,972-3,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelGT-RGolf / GTI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in103.8 in
Length183.9 in167.5 in
Width74.6 in70.5 in
Height53.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom33.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom26.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.852.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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