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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: $37,850

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $1,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132021
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,020 $39,670 $36,945
Navigation system 2,000    
Cargo net     100
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system 1,824    
Cargo net     80
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,000 0 1,200
Options (change) 1,824 0 1,136
Destination 830 830 995
Total Price $37,850 $40,500 $39,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,667
Model Year201320132021
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA5A5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,850$40,500$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,850$38,525$36,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132021
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row $125 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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
Total Value of Features$6,180$8,155$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,809-127

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132021
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in103.8 in
Length191.4 in167.6 in
Width78.5 in70.8 in
Height71.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft353.7 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%

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