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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $27,900
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $25,511
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Xenon HID headlights     150
Driver Preferred Package     3,500
Mud guards     130
Floor mats     160
Satellite radio     350
Sunroof     900
Navigation system     1,800
Stability control     600
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Xenon HID headlights     131
Driver Preferred Package     3,035
Mud guards     99
Floor mats     121
Satellite radio     304
Sunroof     780
Navigation system     1,561
Stability control     520
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 7,590
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 6,551
Destination 770 770 605
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $36,095
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $32,667

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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: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $983
Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,365$36,860$36,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$34,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$32,667
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-1,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$31,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTIRSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Total Value of Features$2,090$4,040$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-1,543

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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 Year20122006
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.2 in
Length165.4 in193.5 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.5 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 key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152554%
Total Not Requested132546%

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