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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: $6,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTISV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $33,240
Base Invoice $23,323 $30,444
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   1,150
Xenon HID headlights   400
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   380
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   998
Xenon HID headlights   347
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   303
Options (change) 5,530 3,225
Options (change) 5,310 2,748
Destination 770 790
Total Price $30,595 $37,255
Total Invoice $29,403 $33,982

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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: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,024
Model Year20112013
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?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,595$37,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$35,550
Total Invoice$29,403$33,982
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$32,427

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112013
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
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,465$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112013
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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima 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 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%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85086%
Total Not Requested14014%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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