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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: $9,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $8,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTIRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $33,837 $38,663
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Cargo Package     305 305
Premium Package     3,330  
Floor mats     210 210
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Cargo Package     257 257
Premium Package     3,087  
Floor mats     159 159
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 3,845 515
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 3,503 416
Destination 770 770 900 900
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $41,155 $43,025
Total Invoice $30,141 $35,417 $38,240 $39,979

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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: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,976
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTIRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$31,365$36,860$41,155$43,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-6,590-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$34,565$36,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$1,470
Total Invoice$30,141$35,417$38,240$39,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-6,123-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,543$32,117$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTIRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $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
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $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
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,340$4,290$8,930$9,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$6,590$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-6,123-6,495

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122016
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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested147549%

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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