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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTISV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $35,120
Base Invoice $23,323 $32,163
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Sport Package   2,100
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Sport Package   1,821
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 5,530 4,845
Options (change) 5,310 4,179
Destination 770 780
Total Price $30,595 $40,745
Total Invoice $29,403 $37,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,856
Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTISV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,595$40,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$38,700
Total Invoice$29,403$37,122
Adjustments for Features0-1,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$35,259

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTISV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,915$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,863

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in190.6 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.2 ft3

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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 headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested330081%
Total Not Requested75019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested104049%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65082%
Total Not Requested14018%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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