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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSVGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $25,095
Base Invoice $30,097 $24,091
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 2,250  
Floor mats 180  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,952  
Floor mats 135  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 4,730 4,600
Options (change) 4,082 4,416
Destination 695 820
Total Price $38,285 $30,515
Total Invoice $34,874 $29,327

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,343
Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSVGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$38,285$30,515
Adjustments for Features-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,865$30,515
Total Invoice$34,874$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,670$29,327

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSVGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,085$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.6 in165.4 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested137557%
Total Not Requested104043%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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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