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

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Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,675

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,947

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $5,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SLTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,590 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $17,923 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 170      
Door sill trim plates 135      
Floor mats 133      
Door sill trim plates 111      
Options (change) 305 0 0 0
Options (change) 244 0 0 0
Destination 780 770 770 770
Total Price $19,675 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $18,947 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,011
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SLTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$19,675$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-340-440-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,675$25,365$24,925$30,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$5,845
Total Invoice$18,947$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-327-423-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,947$24,380$23,958$29,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$5,609

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SLTDIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325
CD player$125 $125 
HD radio $50 $50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,590$2,690$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$440$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327-423-4,410

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelVersaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length169.1 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft346.0 ft3

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