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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIArmada
TrimGTIRPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $52,220
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $47,525
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Floor mats     230
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Floor mats     179
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 230
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 179
Destination 770 770 995
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $53,445
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $48,699

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,253
Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIArmada
TrimGTIRPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4317hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18275/60-20
Total Price$31,365$36,860$53,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$46,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$48,699
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$42,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIArmada
TrimGTIRPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,265$5,215$10,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-6,305

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122012
ModelGolf / GTIArmada
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in123.2 in
Length165.4 in207.7 in
Width70.3 in79.3 in
Height58.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.056.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft397.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested125031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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