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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $26,650 $33,500
Base Invoice $17,138 $24,647 $30,982
Cold Weather Package 150    
Stability control 280    
Cargo net 69    
CD changer, remote 499    
Airbag Package   700  
Premium Package   1,700  
Bodyside moldings   140  
Comfort Package   1,550  
Floor mats   140 240
Cold Weather Package 133    
Stability control 247    
Cargo net 55    
CD changer, remote 323    
Airbag Package   607  
Premium Package   1,474  
Bodyside moldings   98  
Comfort Package   1,345  
Floor mats   99 176
Options (change) 998 4,230 240
Options (change) 758 3,623 176
Destination 630 605 605
Total Price $20,018 $31,485 $34,345
Total Invoice $18,526 $28,875 $31,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,190
Model Year200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15265/70-16265/65-17
Total Price$20,018$31,485$34,345
Adjustments for Features0-5,625-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,018$25,860$27,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$18,526$28,875$31,763
Adjustments for Features0-5,159-6,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,526$23,716$25,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,643

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620062006
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSELE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,540$7,165$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,159-6,404

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062006
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in112.2 in
Length164.9 in187.6 in
Width68.3 in72.8 in
Height56.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested77541%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested28021%
Total Not Requested102579%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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