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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $33,207 $34,772 $37,652
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Floor mats   220 220
Rear spoiler   405 405
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Floor mats   167 167
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 1,500 625 625
Options (change) 1,440 511 511
Destination 770 885 885
Total Price $36,860 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $35,417 $36,168 $39,048

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,860$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$36,205$36,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$35,417$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-2,384-4,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$33,784$34,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220172017
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front 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$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,840$7,395$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,384-4,717

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122017
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length165.4 in192.8 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.3 ft3

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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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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