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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: $31,315

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE   
Difference: $7,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESilver EditionLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $36,630 $40,240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 100    
Floor mats   200 200
Sunroof   1,000  
4.0L V6     0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Cargo net 80    
Floor mats   163 163
Sunroof   867  
4.0L V6     0
Options (change) 425 1,200 200
Options (change) 350 1,030 163
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $31,315 $38,655 $41,265

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,996
Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESilver EditionLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine147hp I4266hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT8T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$31,315$38,655$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$36,990$38,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,495

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201920122012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESilver EditionLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive  $15
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,330$9,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,541-2,577

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20192012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.2 in
Length179.8 in192.3 in
Width70.8 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight2,979 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 Silver Edition

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

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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