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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: $39,140

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $35,120
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Floor mats   195
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Rear spoiler   298
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,200 5,955
Options (change) 1,136 5,094
Destination 995 780
Total Price $39,140 $41,855

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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: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,088
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$39,140$41,855
Adjustments for Features-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,795$41,855

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
TrimGTI AutobahnSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
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 
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 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,215$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1820

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.6 in190.6 in
Width70.8 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested109044%
Total Not Requested138056%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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