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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: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTISESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $24,091 $26,229 $28,286
Driver's Edition 4,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Driver's Edition 4,416    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 5,700 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 5,472 6,211 4,289
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $31,615 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $30,383 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,307
Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTISESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$34,860$35,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$30,383$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-1,357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$31,690$31,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420082008
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTISESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
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$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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,915$4,505$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,445-1,357

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142008
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.3,579 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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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