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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120082008
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $24,470 $28,670
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sport Package   1,300  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Floor mats   175 175
Rear spoiler     370
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Sport Package   1,127  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Floor mats   137 137
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 1,100 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 1,056 8,016 3,078
Destination 995 695 695
Total Price $39,040 $34,410 $32,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,473
Model Year202120082008
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$39,040$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-4,4100-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,630$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year202120082008
ModelGolf / GTIAltimaAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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 air vents$100 $100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,440$4,030$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2320-46

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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 Year20212008
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.6 in189.8 in
Width70.8 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,334 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft317.9 ft3

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

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested262574%
Total Not Requested90026%

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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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