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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $30,560
Base Invoice $23,323 $27,929
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Technology Package   1,090
Floor mats   185
Rear spoiler   395
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Technology Package   946
Floor mats   152
Rear spoiler   329
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 5,530 1,905
Options (change) 5,310 1,610
Destination 770 790
Total Price $30,595 $33,255
Total Invoice $29,403 $30,329

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $364
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,595$33,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$31,840
Total Invoice$29,403$30,329
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$29,039

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in191.5 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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