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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: $18,125

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,628

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $6,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.6SLTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,890 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $16,465 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Floor mats 170      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 255      
Floor mats 138      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 215      
Options (change) 425 0 0 0
Options (change) 353 0 0 0
Destination 810 770 770 770
Total Price $18,125 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $17,628 $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 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,220
Model Year2014201220122012
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.6SLTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine109hp I4140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$18,125$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-455-555-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$25,250$24,810$30,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0$5,845
Total Invoice$17,628$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-437-533-4,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,628$24,270$23,848$29,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$422$0$5,608

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2014201220122012
ModelVersaGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim1.6SLTDIGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Body kit   $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
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$2,210$2,665$2,765$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455$555$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-437-533-4,521

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelVersaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in101.5 in
Length175.4 in165.4 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height59.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,355 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.846.0 ft3

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