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

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Nissan cube vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,205

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $7,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,102

Nissan cube S   
Difference: $7,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelcubecubeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSLSELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,580 $18,680 $27,995 $34,095 $35,655 $36,995
Base Invoice $15,991 $18,010 $26,875 $32,651 $34,229 $35,515
Indigo Limited Edition 2,000          
Interior ambient lighting 495 495        
Body kit 1,350 1,350        
Preferred Package   1,890        
Indigo Limited Edition 1,735          
Interior ambient lighting 417 417        
Body kit 1,179 1,179        
Preferred Package   1,640        
Options (change) 3,845 3,735 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,331 3,236 0 0 0 0
Destination 780 780 820 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,205 $23,195 $28,815 $34,915 $36,475 $30,315
Total Invoice $20,102 $22,026 $27,695 $33,471 $35,049 $28,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan cube S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,308
Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelcubecubeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSLSELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4122hp I4170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4134hp E
TransmissionM6CVTT6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7400, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/55-16225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,205$23,195$28,815$34,915$36,475$30,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,480-7,880-5,955-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,205$21,895$24,335$27,035$30,520$23,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$775$3,475$6,960$0
Total Invoice$20,102$22,026$27,695$33,471$35,049$28,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,234-4,306-7,554-5,722-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,102$20,792$23,389$25,917$29,327$22,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$979$3,507$6,917$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122017201720172017
ModelcubecubeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSSLSELGTI AutobahnRe-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
CVT $1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
1-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Backup collision intervention     $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$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield     $250
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 $25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for audio system    $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$2,335$3,635$6,815$10,215$8,290$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,480$7,880$5,955$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234-4,306-7,554-5,722-6,425

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan cube vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelcubeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.6 in103.8 in
Length156.5 in167.5 in
Width66.7 in70.8 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.1 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan cube S

Indigo Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Nissan cube SL

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
USB port-75Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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