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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: $22,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,660

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $7,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4X1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,370 $21,625 $24,995 $27,025 $29,385
Base Invoice $28,454 $20,760 $23,995 $25,944 $28,210
Cargo cover 100        
iPod integration 260        
Cargo net   100 100 100 100
Cargo cover 80        
iPod integration 214        
Cargo net   80 80 80 80
Options (change) 360 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 294 80 80 80 80
Destination 825 820 820 820 820
Total Price $31,555 $22,545 $25,915 $27,945 $30,305
Total Invoice $29,573 $21,660 $24,895 $26,844 $29,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T Limited Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,251
Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4X1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine261hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16195/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,555$22,545$25,915$27,945$30,305
Adjustments for Features-1,5750-4,215-3,540-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,980$22,545$21,700$24,405$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0$2,705$3,590
Total Invoice$29,573$21,660$24,895$26,844$29,110
Adjustments for Features-1,4760-4,049-3,401-4,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,097$21,660$20,846$23,443$24,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$814$0$2,597$3,447

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016201620162016
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4X1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights$125  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Light bar$150    
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$3,650$7,865$7,190$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$0$4,215$3,540$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4760-4,049-3,401-4,817

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122016
ModelXterraGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length178.7 in179.6 in
Width72.8 in70.8 in
Height74.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,144 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft366.5 ft3

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