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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: $30,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,191

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,345 $30,345 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $28,171 $29,131 $33,837 $38,663
Door sill trim plates 240 240    
Cargo Package     305 305
Premium Package     3,330  
Floor mats     210 210
Door sill trim plates 200 200    
Cargo Package     257 257
Premium Package     3,087  
Floor mats     159 159
Options (change) 240 240 3,845 515
Options (change) 200 200 3,503 416
Destination 820 820 900 900
Total Price $30,405 $31,405 $41,155 $43,025
Total Invoice $29,191 $30,151 $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 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,538
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$30,405$31,405$41,155$43,025
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,940-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$31,405$35,215$36,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$0$1,470
Total Invoice$29,191$30,151$38,240$39,979
Adjustments for Features-1,0080-5,519-5,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,183$30,151$32,721$34,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,968$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SELTDI SELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,665$3,615$9,555$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,940$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0080-5,519-5,891

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152016
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.2 in
Length179.6 in197.2 in
Width70.8 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft379.8 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
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 Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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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