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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: $30,305

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Trim1.8T SELLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,385 $40,240
Base Invoice $28,210 $37,264
Cargo net 100  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   200
Cargo net 80  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   163
Options (change) 100 200
Options (change) 80 163
Destination 820 825
Total Price $30,305 $41,265
Total Invoice $29,110 $38,252

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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: $8,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,959
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Trim1.8T SELLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$30,305$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,305$38,910
Total Invoice$29,110$38,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,110$36,069

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Trim1.8T SELLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,183

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.2 in
Length179.6 in192.3 in
Width70.8 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
30.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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