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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,080 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,418 $23,323
Navigation system 2,400  
Floor mats 155  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Navigation system 2,082  
Floor mats 106  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 2,555 5,530
Options (change) 2,188 5,310
Destination 780 770
Total Price $39,415 $30,595
Total Invoice $36,386 $29,403

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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: $5,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,540
Model Year20082011
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,415$30,595
Adjustments for Features-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,685$30,595
Total Invoice$36,386$29,403
Adjustments for Features-3,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,943$29,403

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLEGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$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
Door sill trim plates $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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,720$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4430

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length192.3 in165.4 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height72.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested125031%

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