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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $24,091 $22,681 $26,565
Driver's Edition 4,600    
Sport Package   1,300  
Premium Package   4,200  
Stability control   900 900
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
Driver's Edition 4,416    
Sport Package   1,127  
Premium Package   3,643  
Stability control   780 780
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   137 137
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 4,600 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 4,416 8,016 3,078
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $30,515 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $29,327 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,027
Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,515$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,165-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$32,245$30,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$29,327$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$29,417$28,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,117$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,740$3,905$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,975-2,038

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142008
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in189.8 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft317.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested157545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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