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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $19,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $18,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $17,138 $34,849 $39,321
Stability control 280    
Cold Weather Package 150    
Cargo Package   305 305
Floor mats   235 235
Stability control 247    
Cold Weather Package 133    
Cargo Package   257 257
Floor mats   187 187
Options (change) 430 540 540
Options (change) 380 444 444
Destination 630 975 975
Total Price $19,450 $39,015 $43,835
Total Invoice $18,148 $36,268 $40,740

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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: $8,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,090
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$19,450$39,015$43,835
Adjustments for Features0-10,790-13,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,450$28,225$30,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$18,148$36,268$40,740
Adjustments for Features0-10,030-12,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,148$26,238$28,156
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGLSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,890$12,680$15,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,790$13,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,030-12,584

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in114.2 in
Length164.9 in198.5 in
Width68.3 in77.2 in
Height56.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.047.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft379.8 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 SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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