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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: $32,795

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $15,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
Trim1.8T SELElite
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $47,470
Driver Assistance Package 1,495  
Lighting Package 995  
Cargo net 100  
Driver Assistance Package 1,286  
Lighting Package 856  
Cargo net 80  
Options (change) 2,590 0
Options (change) 2,222 0
Destination 820 975
Total Price $32,795 $48,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,459
Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
Trim1.8T SELElite
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-20
Total Price$32,795$48,445
Adjustments for Features0-9,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,795$39,420

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
Trim1.8T SELElite
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HDMI port $25
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,965$14,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20162018
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in111.0 in
Length179.6 in194.5 in
Width70.8 in78.6 in
Height58.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.446.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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