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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: $38,545

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,605 $36,945
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Navigation system 912  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,000 1,200
Options (change) 912 1,136
Destination 940 995
Total Price $38,545 $39,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,191
Model Year20172021
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,545$39,140
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,545$39,015

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,065$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172021
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.8 in
Length194.5 in167.6 in
Width78.6 in70.8 in
Height69.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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