Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,500

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $7,955

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4XSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,370 $21,580 $27,030 $29,970
Base Invoice $28,454 $20,718 $25,948 $28,772
Cargo cover 100      
iPod integration 260      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Cargo cover 80      
iPod integration 214      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Options (change) 360 100 100 100
Options (change) 294 80 80 80
Destination 825 820 820 820
Total Price $31,555 $22,500 $27,950 $30,890
Total Invoice $29,573 $21,618 $26,848 $29,672

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Xterra dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,666
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4XSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine261hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M5T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,555$22,500$27,950$30,890
Adjustments for Features-1,3750-3,340-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,180$22,500$24,610$24,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110$2,325
Total Invoice$29,573$21,618$26,848$29,672
Adjustments for Features-1,2890-3,208-5,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,284$21,618$23,640$23,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,022$2,228

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4XSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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
Roof rails $250$250$250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Light bar$150   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$3,850$7,190$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$0$3,340$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2890-3,208-5,826

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
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

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.