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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: $30,960

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,669

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $28,171 $29,131
Navigation system 2,000      
Driver Assistance Package     695 695
Cargo net     100 100
Navigation system 1,824      
Driver Assistance Package     598 598
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 2,000 0 795 795
Options (change) 1,824 0 678 678
Destination 830 830 820 820
Total Price $37,550 $40,200 $30,960 $31,960
Total Invoice $34,397 $36,814 $29,669 $30,629

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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: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,270
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6250hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,550$40,200$30,960$31,960
Adjustments for Features-2,690-4,665-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$35,535$29,910$31,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$2,050
Total Invoice$34,397$36,814$29,669$30,629
Adjustments for Features-2,464-4,272-1,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,933$32,542$28,663$30,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0$1,966

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
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 automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,905$8,880$5,265$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$4,665$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,464-4,272-1,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.2 in103.5 in
Length191.4 in179.6 in
Width78.5 in70.8 in
Height71.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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