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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTIRSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592
Autobahn Package 6,000          
Cargo Package     225 225 225 225
Tech Package     1,570 1,570    
Floor mats     210 210 210 210
Autobahn Package 5,760          
Cargo Package     200 200 200 200
Tech Package     1,379 1,379    
Floor mats     159 159 159 159
Options (change) 6,000 0 2,005 2,005 435 435
Options (change) 5,760 0 1,738 1,738 359 359
Destination 770 770 860 860 860 860
Total Price $31,365 $35,360 $38,115 $41,115 $41,245 $44,245
Total Invoice $30,141 $33,977 $35,101 $37,862 $38,049 $40,811

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,101
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTIRSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$31,365$35,360$38,115$41,115$41,245$44,245
Adjustments for Features0-700-4,190-4,365-5,490-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,660$33,925$36,750$35,755$38,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0$2,825$1,830$4,655
Total Invoice$30,141$33,977$35,101$37,862$38,049$40,811
Adjustments for Features0-673-3,859-4,020-5,065-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,304$31,242$33,842$32,984$35,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,163$0$2,600$1,742$4,344

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTIRSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
CVT  $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Around view cameras    $500$500
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900     
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325    
CD player$125 $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50    
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$3,965$4,665$8,155$8,330$9,455$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$4,190$4,365$5,490$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-3,859-4,020-5,065-5,225

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.2 in
Length165.4 in197.2 in
Width70.3 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.047.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Platinum

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

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