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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: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTIRLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $36,310
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $33,630
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Navigation system     1,850
Sunroof     1,000
Floor mats     155
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Navigation system     1,605
Sunroof     867
Floor mats     107
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 3,005
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 2,579
Destination 795 795 780
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $40,095
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $36,989

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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: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year201320132009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTIRLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$31,790$37,310$40,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$36,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$36,989
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-3,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$33,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320132009
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTIRLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $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 
Door sill trim plates$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
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,215$5,165$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-3,556

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132009
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in192.3 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,447 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 in40.0 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 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 slot25Yes
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested125031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62582%
Total Not Requested14018%

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