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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: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4XGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,320 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,725 $23,611 $33,207
Cargo cover 105    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Cargo cover 82    
Leather seating surfaces 919    
Options (change) 1,105 0 0
Options (change) 1,001 0 0
Destination 860 770 770
Total Price $32,285 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $30,586 $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: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,416
Model Year201420122012
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4XGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine261hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,285$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-4,0000-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,285$25,365$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,845
Total Invoice$30,586$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features-3,7890-3,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,797$24,381$29,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,608

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420122012
ModelXterraGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPRO-4XGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Light bar$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$6,715$2,715$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7890-3,988

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,144 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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