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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: $38,545

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $36,605
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   912
Options (change) 1,200 1,000
Options (change) 1,136 912
Destination 995 940
Total Price $39,140 $38,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Pilot EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,191
Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/60-18
Total Price$39,140$38,545
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,015$38,545

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
TrimGTI AutobahnEX-L
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $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
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$7,190$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-70

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20212017
ModelGolf / GTIPilot
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in111.0 in
Length167.6 in194.5 in
Width70.8 in78.6 in
Height58.2 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.446.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested85050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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