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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,795 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $33,403 $34,849 $39,321
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720    
Cargo Package   305 305
Floor mats   235 235
4WD   1,690 1,690
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651    
Cargo Package   257 257
Floor mats   187 187
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 1,720 2,230 2,230
Options (change) 1,651 2,013 2,013
Destination 795 975 975
Total Price $37,310 $40,705 $45,525
Total Invoice $35,849 $37,837 $42,309

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,859
Model Year201320182018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$37,310$40,705$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-6,290-9,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,310$34,415$36,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$35,849$37,837$42,309
Adjustments for Features0-5,847-8,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,849$31,990$33,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320182018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
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
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Hill descent control $250$250
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$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  
Total Value of Features$4,990$11,280$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,290$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,847-8,401

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132018
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.2 in
Length165.4 in198.5 in
Width70.3 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,432 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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 SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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