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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $3,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,045 $30,245
Navigation system 2,200  
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,988  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,200 100
Options (change) 1,988 80
Destination 670 850
Total Price $34,915 $31,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,827
Model Year20082018
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine244hp V6 w/DoD170hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,915$31,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$28,945

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-67

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length188.0 in179.8 in
Width77.5 in70.8 in
Height70.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,265 lb.3,054 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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