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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: $10,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SLGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,590 $35,070 $39,785 $37,345
Base Invoice $17,923 $33,667 $0 $35,851
Navigation system 700      
Floor mats 170      
Interior ambient lighting 240      
Door sill trim plates 135      
Navigation system 607      
Floor mats 133      
Interior ambient lighting 172      
Door sill trim plates 111      
Options (change) 1,245 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,023 0 0 0
Destination 780 850 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,615 $35,920 $40,635 $30,695
Total Invoice $19,726 $34,517 $850 $29,201

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,071
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SLGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4220hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionCVTM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6400, 9400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$20,615$35,920$40,635$30,695
Adjustments for Features0-8,240-9,315-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,615$27,680$31,320$24,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$7,040$0
Total Invoice$19,726$34,517$850$29,201
Adjustments for Features0-7,918-195-6,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,726$26,599$655$23,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,944$0$22,443

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.8SLGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Sunroof, large $1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,900$10,140$11,215$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,240$9,315$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,918-195-6,103

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelVersaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.8 in
Length169.1 in167.6 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height60.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft353.7 ft3

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