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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192011
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,540 $41,540 $24,295
Floor mats 300 300  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Floor mats 234 234  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 705 705 5,530
Options (change) 578 578 5,310
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $40,240 $43,240 $30,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,084
Model Year201920192011
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,240$43,240$30,595
Adjustments for Features-4,480-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$36,260$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920192011
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front 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$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,795$10,295$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$6,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-175-2540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192011
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length192.8 in165.4 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested332582%
Total Not Requested72518%

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