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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,500 $25,095
Base Invoice $30,982 $24,091
Floor mats 240  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Floor mats 176  
Satellite radio 304  
Navigation system 1,561  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 2,390 4,600
Options (change) 2,041 4,416
Destination 605 820
Total Price $36,495 $30,515
Total Invoice $33,628 $29,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,039
Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,495$30,515
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,955$30,515
Total Invoice$33,628$29,327
Adjustments for Features-3,2620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,366$29,327

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,230$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2620

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062014
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length187.6 in165.4 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height72.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft346.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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