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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
TrimREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $36,760
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
AWD   1,900
Navigation system   1,000
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
AWD   0
Navigation system   912
Options (change) 1,500 2,900
Options (change) 1,440 912
Destination 770 975
Total Price $36,860 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,763
Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
TrimREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18
Total Price$36,860$40,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$35,620

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
TrimREX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$4,040$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in111.0 in
Length165.4 in194.5 in
Width70.3 in78.6 in
Height58.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.046.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft383.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested72597%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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