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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,760 $34,795
AWD 1,900  
Navigation system 1,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
AWD 0  
Navigation system 912  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 2,900 1,720
Options (change) 912 1,651
Destination 975 795
Total Price $40,635 $37,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,195
Model Year20182013
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,635$37,310
Adjustments for Features-5,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,620$37,310

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
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
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$9,055$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2330

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182013
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in101.5 in
Length194.5 in165.4 in
Width78.6 in70.3 in
Height69.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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