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

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Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,935

Nissan Versa SV   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $16,465

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Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelVersaGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSVGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $15,720 $26,415 $30,470 $35,070 $39,785 $37,345
Base Invoice $15,328 $25,357 $29,252 $33,667 $0 $35,851
Special Edition Package 500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 285 325 325      
Floor mats 195          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350          
Special Edition Package 443          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 228 270 270      
Floor mats 165          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266          
Options (change) 1,330 325 325 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,102 270 270 0 0 0
Destination 885 850 850 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $17,935 $27,590 $31,645 $35,920 $40,635 $30,695
Total Invoice $17,315 $26,477 $30,372 $34,517 $850 $29,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Versa SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,674
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelVersaGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSVGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine109hp I4220hp I4220hp I4220hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionCVTM6M6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$17,935$27,590$31,645$35,920$40,635$30,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-5,805-8,930-10,005-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,935$26,335$25,840$26,990$30,630$23,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,745$2,250$3,400$7,040$0
Total Invoice$17,315$26,477$30,372$34,517$850$29,201
Adjustments for Features0-1,204-5,571-8,581-209-6,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,315$25,273$24,801$25,936$641$22,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,632$24,160$25,295$0$21,801

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelVersaGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTIGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSVGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield     $250
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500  
Engine / Motor 
36 kWh battery pack     $0
7.2 kW onboard charger     $500
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50 $50$50$50$50
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,335$3,590$8,140$11,265$12,340$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$5,805$8,930$10,005$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,204-5,571-8,581-209-6,759

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelVersaGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length175.4 in167.6 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height59.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,364 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa SV

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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