Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2012

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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimOff RoadSETDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900        
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Cargo cover 80 80      
Interior air filter 60 60      
Floor mats 110 110      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780        
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Cargo cover 60 60      
Interior air filter 44 44      
Floor mats 74 74      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Options (change) 2,200 1,300 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,869 1,089 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 770 770 770
Total Price $26,655 $27,655 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $24,780 $25,777 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $603
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimOff RoadSETDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,655$27,655$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-515-465-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,655$26,325$25,190$24,900$30,770
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$290$0$5,870
Total Invoice$24,780$25,777$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-495-447-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,780$24,537$24,212$23,934$29,567
Cost Above Minimum$243$0$278$0$5,633

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimOff RoadSETDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
5-speed automatic $900   
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25 $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 $325
CD player   $125 
HD radio  $50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$2,175$3,505$2,690$2,640$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$515$465$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,240-495-447-4,410

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062012
ModelXterraGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length178.7 in165.4 in
Width72.8 in70.3 in
Height74.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

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