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Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,265

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,071

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,045 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $29,032 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 2,200    
Cargo net   100 100
Navigation system 1,988    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 2,200 100 100
Options (change) 1,988 80 80
Destination 670 820 820
Total Price $34,915 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $31,690 $29,071 $30,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,289
Model Year200820152015
ModelPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,915$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features-1,475-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$29,215$31,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$31,690$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features-1,339-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,351$28,062$30,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820152015
ModelPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-L1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,215$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,339-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length188.0 in179.6 in
Width77.5 in70.8 in
Height70.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.6 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.6 ft366.5 ft3

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