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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,860 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $3,885 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417 Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| Difference: $1,705 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SV | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $35,120 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $32,163 | $33,207 |
| Tech Package | 1,850 | |
| Monitor Package | 700 | |
| Sport Package | 2,100 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Floor mats | 195 | |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | |
| Tech Package | 1,605 | |
| Monitor Package | 607 | |
| Sport Package | 1,821 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Floor mats | 146 | |
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | |
| Options (change) | 4,845 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 4,179 | 1,440 |
| Destination | 780 | 770 |
| Total Price | $40,745 | $36,860 |
| Total Invoice | $37,122 | $35,417 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,505 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SV | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/26 MPG | 19/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,745 | $36,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -220 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,525 | $36,860 |
| Total Invoice | $37,122 | $35,417 |
| Adjustments for Features | -200 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,922 | $35,417 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SV | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Traffic + travel 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 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| 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 | $3,610 | $3,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $220 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -200 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 190.6 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,556 lb. | 3,326 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 18% |
| Monitor Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| A/V input jacks | 25 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 255 | 100% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 245/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1075 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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