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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: $17,485

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,712

Nissan Versa 1.8S   
Difference: $7,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelVersaVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8S1.8SLTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $14,670 $18,590 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $14,153 $17,923 $22,930 $23,323
Special Edition Package 770      
Navigation system 700 700 595 1,405
Floor mats 170 170    
Rear spoiler 260      
Door sill trim plates 135 135    
Sunroof       2,100
Special Edition Package 700      
Navigation system 607 607 512 1,349
Floor mats 133 133    
Rear spoiler 228      
Door sill trim plates 111 111    
Sunroof       2,016
Options (change) 2,035 1,005 595 3,505
Options (change) 1,779 851 512 3,365
Destination 780 780 770 770
Total Price $17,485 $20,375 $25,250 $28,570
Total Invoice $16,712 $19,554 $24,212 $27,458

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,182
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelVersaVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8S1.8SLTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4122hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM6CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)90, 4180, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$17,485$20,375$25,250$28,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-1,375-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,485$18,770$23,875$24,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$0$975
Total Invoice$16,712$19,554$24,212$27,458
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-1,318-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,712$18,014$22,894$23,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,302$0$989

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelVersaVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8S1.8SLTDIGTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
CVT $1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 $50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$920$2,525$2,295$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605$1,375$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,540-1,318-3,575

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8S

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested122592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested12510%
Total Not Requested112590%

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