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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTISESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $24,091 $25,511 $27,437
Driver's Edition 4,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Stability control   600 600
Driver's Edition 4,416    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 5,700 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,472 6,551 4,210
Destination 820 605 605
Total Price $31,615 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $30,383 $32,667 $32,252

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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: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,319
Model Year201420062006
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTISESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,615$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-805-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$35,290$34,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$30,383$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-729-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$31,938$31,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420062006
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTISESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,870$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-729-550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142006
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 Weight3,090 lb.3,473 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152554%
Total Not Requested132546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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
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
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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