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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $23,323
Cargo Package 225 225  
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Autobahn Package     5,530
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cargo Package 200 200  
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Autobahn Package     5,310
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,765 435 6,630
Options (change) 3,446 359 6,366
Destination 885 885 770
Total Price $40,710 $42,730 $31,695
Total Invoice $37,843 $39,721 $30,459

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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: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,536
Model Year201520152011
ModelPathfinderPathfinderGolf / GTI
TrimSLPlatinumGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,710$42,730$31,695
Adjustments for Features-5,215-5,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,495$37,015$31,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$37,843$39,721$30,459
Adjustments for Features-4,848-5,3130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,995$34,408$30,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152011
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$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
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$8,855$9,355$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$5,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,848-5,3130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152011
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested147549%

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%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

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