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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $40,940
Base Invoice $33,667 $38,212
Cargo net 100  
Floor mats   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Body kit   420
Rear spoiler   405
Cargo net 80  
Floor mats   234
Illuminated door sill trim plates   291
Body kit   349
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 100 1,500
Options (change) 80 1,218
Destination 850 885
Total Price $36,020 $43,325
Total Invoice $34,597 $40,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,936
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,020$43,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$41,410
Total Invoice$34,597$40,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$38,533

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,265$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,782

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.6 in192.8 in
Width70.8 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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