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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: $31,955

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $17,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020152015
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEliteBlack Edition1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,220 $49,720 $29,345 $30,345
Driver Assistance Package     695 695
Lighting Package     995 995
Cargo net     100 100
Driver Assistance Package     598 598
Lighting Package     856 856
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 0 0 1,790 1,790
Options (change) 0 0 1,534 1,534
Destination 1,120 1,120 820 820
Total Price $49,340 $50,840 $31,955 $32,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,689
Model Year2020202020152015
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEliteBlack Edition1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6280hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10540, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$49,340$50,840$31,955$32,955
Adjustments for Features-12,625-12,625-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$38,215$30,905$32,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$2,050

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2020202020152015
ModelPilotPilotGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimEliteBlack Edition1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HDMI port$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200$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  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$16,215$16,215$4,640$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,625$12,625$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-287-278-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202015
ModelPilotGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in103.5 in
Length196.5 in179.6 in
Width78.6 in70.8 in
Height70.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,037 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 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 in38.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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