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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: $31,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTIRLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $33,500
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $30,982
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Floor mats     240
Satellite radio     350
Navigation system     1,800
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Floor mats     176
Satellite radio     304
Navigation system     1,561
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 2,390
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 2,041
Destination 795 795 605
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $36,495
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $33,628

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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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTIRLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/65-17
Total Price$31,790$37,310$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$33,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$33,628
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$30,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320132006
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTIRLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
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 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,065$5,015$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,032

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132006
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in187.6 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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
15.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
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 Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

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