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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLER
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,080 $34,795
Base Invoice $33,418 $33,403
Navigation system 2,400  
Floor mats 155  
5.6L V8 1,700  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Navigation system 2,082  
Floor mats 106  
5.6L V8 1,573  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 4,255 1,720
Options (change) 3,761 1,651
Destination 780 795
Total Price $41,115 $37,310
Total Invoice $37,959 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $351
Model Year20082013
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLER
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,115$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,210$37,310
Total Invoice$37,959$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,200$35,849

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLER
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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
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
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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
Total Value of Features$6,745$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7590

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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 Year20082013
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 Weight4,779 lb.3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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