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

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Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelMuranoMuranoGolf / GTI
TrimSLLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $24,295
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $23,323
Navigation system 1,850    
Floor mats 195 195  
Cargo cover 230 230  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Platinum Edition   2,020  
Autobahn Package     5,530
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system 1,605    
Floor mats 147 147  
Cargo cover 193 193  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 264    
Platinum Edition   1,836  
Autobahn Package     5,310
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,570 2,445 6,630
Options (change) 2,209 2,176 6,366
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $40,625 $42,230 $31,695
Total Invoice $37,320 $38,879 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,803
Model Year201220122011
ModelMuranoMuranoGolf / GTI
TrimSLLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,625$42,230$31,695
Adjustments for Features-2,240-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,385$39,250$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0
Total Invoice$37,320$38,879$30,459
Adjustments for Features-2,058-2,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,262$36,135$30,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$873$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122011
ModelMuranoMuranoGolf / GTI
TrimSLLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,955$7,695$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,058-2,7440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelMuranoGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length188.5 in165.4 in
Width74.1 in70.3 in
Height67.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65083%
Total Not Requested13517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40No
Paint, special black0No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested65079%
Total Not Requested17521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

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