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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: $30,265

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,071

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,500 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,982 $28,171 $29,131
Floor mats 240    
Satellite radio 350    
Navigation system 1,800    
Cargo net   100 100
Floor mats 176    
Satellite radio 304    
Navigation system 1,561    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 2,390 100 100
Options (change) 2,041 80 80
Destination 605 820 820
Total Price $36,495 $30,265 $31,265
Total Invoice $33,628 $29,071 $30,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,101
Model Year200620152015
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,495$30,265$31,265
Adjustments for Features-2,675-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$29,215$31,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$33,628$29,071$30,031
Adjustments for Features-2,465-1,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,163$28,062$30,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,969

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620152015
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimLE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$5,765$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,465-1,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062015
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length187.6 in179.6 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height72.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.6 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft366.5 ft3

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