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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,370 $40,020 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $32,336 $36,577 $23,803 $33,403
Navigation system 2,000      
Autobahn Package     6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,720
Navigation system 1,824      
Autobahn Package     5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,651
Options (change) 2,000 0 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 1,824 0 5,952 1,651
Destination 880 880 795 795
Total Price $38,250 $40,900 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $35,040 $37,457 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $821
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,250$40,900$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-4,005-5,9800-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,245$34,920$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$3,570
Total Invoice$35,040$37,457$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-3,669-5,4770-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,371$31,980$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,595$8,570$2,590$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,005$5,980$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,669-5,4770-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152013
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in101.5 in
Length191.4 in165.4 in
Width78.5 in70.3 in
Height71.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested48545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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