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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: $35,670

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $32,690
Technology Package   1,180
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Technology Package   1,044
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 0 2,145
Options (change) 0 1,813
Destination 995 835
Total Price $37,940 $35,670

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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: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,132
Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,940$35,670
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,955$35,670

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIAltima
TrimGTI Autobahn3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-260

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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 Year20212016
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 Weight3,186 lb.3,412 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Altima specs.

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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