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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: $20,615

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $7,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,726

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $7,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SL1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,590 $27,395 $28,395 $30,045 $36,595 $35,445
Base Invoice $17,923 $26,299 $27,259 $28,843 $35,131 $34,027
Navigation system 700          
Floor mats 170          
Door sill trim plates 135 240 240     240
Interior ambient lighting 240          
Navigation system 607          
Floor mats 133          
Door sill trim plates 111 200 200     200
Interior ambient lighting 172          
Options (change) 1,245 240 240 0 0 240
Options (change) 1,023 200 200 0 0 200
Destination 780 820 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,615 $28,455 $29,455 $30,865 $37,415 $29,005
Total Invoice $19,726 $27,319 $28,279 $29,663 $35,951 $27,547

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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: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SL1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4292hp I4115hp E
TransmissionCVTT6M6M6S6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$20,615$28,455$29,455$30,865$37,415$29,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-3,015-4,465-6,590-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,615$24,390$26,440$26,400$30,825$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$2,775$2,735$7,160$0
Total Invoice$19,726$27,319$28,279$29,663$35,951$27,547
Adjustments for Features0-3,903-2,895-4,291-6,332-5,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,726$23,416$25,384$25,372$29,619$22,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$941$2,909$2,897$7,144$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SL1.8T SELTDI SELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
6-speed automated manual    $1100 
1-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$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
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
24 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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 $25
USB port$25     
Voice control for audio system    $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights     $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$6,990$5,940$7,390$9,515$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$3,015$4,465$6,590$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,903-2,895-4,291-6,332-5,072

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelVersaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length169.1 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height60.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft352.7 ft3

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