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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $32,690
Base Invoice $23,323 $30,453
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 6,630 980
Options (change) 6,366 795
Destination 770 885
Total Price $31,695 $34,555
Total Invoice $30,459 $32,133

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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: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84
Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,695$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$32,665
Total Invoice$30,459$32,133
Adjustments for Features0-1,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$30,375

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,140$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,758

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112017
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in191.9 in
Width70.3 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,412 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
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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