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Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,139

Nissan 350Z Touring   
Difference: $483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
Model350Z350ZGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,340 $36,740 $34,195
Base Invoice $30,884 $33,644 $32,827
Aerodynamics Package 550    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620    
Door sill trim plates 110 110  
Floor mats 95 95  
5-speed shiftable automatic 500 1,000  
Aerodynamics Package 414    
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538    
Door sill trim plates 78 78  
Floor mats 69 69  
5-speed shiftable automatic 461 915  
Options (change) 1,875 1,205 0
Options (change) 1,560 1,062 0
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $35,910 $38,640 $34,990
Total Invoice $33,139 $35,401 $33,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,799
Model Year200820082013
Model350Z350ZGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6306hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,910$38,640$34,990
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,910$38,440$32,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$0
Total Invoice$33,139$35,401$33,622
Adjustments for Features0-183-2,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,139$35,218$31,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,079$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082013
Model350Z350ZGolf / GTI
TrimTouringGrand TouringR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,165$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-183-2,282

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See a complete comparison of Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
Model350ZGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length169.8 in165.4 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height52.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		6.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		6.846.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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