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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: $30,305

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,310 $29,385
Base Invoice $33,630 $28,210
Navigation system 1,850  
Sunroof 1,000  
Floor mats 155  
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,605  
Sunroof 867  
Floor mats 107  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 3,005 100
Options (change) 2,579 80
Destination 780 820
Total Price $40,095 $30,305
Total Invoice $36,989 $29,110

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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: $7,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,020
Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine266hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,095$30,305
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,080$30,305
Total Invoice$36,989$29,110
Adjustments for Features-1,8590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,130$29,110

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimLE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,805$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length192.3 in179.6 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height72.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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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