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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120062006
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $27,900 $30,000
Cargo net 100    
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
Cargo net 80    
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   121 121
Options (change) 1,200 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 1,136 6,551 4,210
Destination 995 605 605
Total Price $39,140 $36,095 $35,495

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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: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,386
Model Year202120062006
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,140$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-4,860-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year202120062006
ModelGolf / GTIMaximaMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,165$4,505$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-265-1810

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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 Year20212006
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.2 in
Length167.6 in193.5 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%

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 seat50Yes
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 Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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