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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,250 $39,950 $25,095
Base Invoice $32,503 $36,830 $24,091
Cargo Package 225 225  
Tech Package 1,570    
Floor mats 210 210  
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cargo Package 200 200  
Tech Package 1,379    
Floor mats 159 159  
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,005 435 5,700
Options (change) 1,738 359 5,472
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $38,115 $41,245 $31,615
Total Invoice $35,101 $38,049 $30,383

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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: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,665
Model Year201420142014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$38,115$41,245$31,615
Adjustments for Features-3,315-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,800$36,630$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,830$0
Total Invoice$35,101$38,049$30,383
Adjustments for Features-3,053-4,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,048$33,792$30,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,744$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,555$8,855$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,315$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,053-4,2570

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142014
ModelPathfinderGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in101.5 in
Length197.2 in165.4 in
Width77.2 in70.3 in
Height69.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested155051%

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