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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,540 $41,540 $34,590
Body kit 420 420  
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Floor mats 300 300  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Body kit 349 349  
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Floor mats 234 234  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 1,500
Options (change) 927 927 1,440
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $40,660 $43,660 $36,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,722
Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,660$43,660$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,655-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,005$38,505$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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 
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 
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 
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 
HD radio$50$50 
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
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
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$7,495$9,995$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-126-2270

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,552 lb.3,326 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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