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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: $33,425

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $2,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,948

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $3,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $33,667 $26,621 $30,453
Technology Package   2,190 1,180
Sunroof   800  
Floor mats   225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler   405 405
Technology Package   1,939 1,044
Sunroof   708  
Floor mats   175 175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276 276
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 0 3,970 2,160
Options (change) 0 3,442 1,839
Destination 850 885 885
Total Price $35,920 $33,425 $35,735
Total Invoice $34,517 $30,948 $33,177

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,046
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,920$33,425$35,735
Adjustments for Features-1,5850-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,335$33,425$35,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,710
Total Invoice$34,517$30,948$33,177
Adjustments for Features-1,5230-557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,994$30,948$32,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,672

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$3,780$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5230-557

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.6 in191.9 in
Width70.8 in72.0 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested237592%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Predictive forward collision warning250Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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