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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: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,767

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,634

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Model Year2007200720072006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,850 $31,650 $33,800 $18,390
Base Invoice $24,831 $29,270 $31,259 $17,138
Airbag Package 700 700    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700    
Bodyside moldings 140 140    
Comfort Package 1,550      
Floor mats 140 140 240  
Cold Weather Package       150
Cargo net       69
Stability control       280
CD changer, remote       499
Airbag Package 607 607    
Premium Package 1,474 1,474    
Bodyside moldings 99 99    
Comfort Package 1,345      
Floor mats 99 99 176  
Cold Weather Package       133
Cargo net       55
Stability control       247
CD changer, remote       323
Options (change) 4,230 2,680 240 998
Options (change) 3,624 2,279 176 758
Destination 705 705 705 630
Total Price $31,785 $35,035 $34,745 $20,018
Total Invoice $29,160 $32,254 $32,140 $18,526

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,565
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6115hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17195/65-15
Total Price$31,785$35,035$34,745$20,018
Adjustments for Features-5,525-7,575-6,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$27,460$27,920$20,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$1,660$0
Total Invoice$29,160$32,254$32,140$18,526
Adjustments for Features-5,069-6,974-6,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,091$25,280$25,827$18,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,189$1,736$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Hill descent control $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,065$9,115$8,365$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,525$7,575$6,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,069-6,974-6,3130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072006
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in98.9 in
Length187.6 in164.9 in
Width72.8 in68.3 in
Height72.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.5 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested28021%
Total Not Requested102579%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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