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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: $31,950

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,135 $25,570
Base Invoice $28,930 $23,697
Lighting Package 995  
Sport Package   2,370
Premium Package   2,130
Technology Package   1,780
Door sill trim plates   175
Floor mats   180
Lighting Package 856  
Sport Package   2,056
Premium Package   1,848
Technology Package   1,543
Door sill trim plates   126
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 995 6,635
Options (change) 856 5,719
Destination 820 780
Total Price $31,950 $32,985
Total Invoice $30,606 $30,196

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $447
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,950$32,985
Adjustments for Features-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,055$32,985
Total Invoice$30,606$30,196
Adjustments for Features-8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,749$30,196

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,565$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8570

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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 Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.5 in190.7 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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