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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: $39,140

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $7,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTI AutobahnLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $40,240
Cargo net 100  
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Cargo net 80  
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 1,200 6,030
Options (change) 1,136 5,556
Destination 995 825
Total Price $39,140 $47,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,499
Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTI AutobahnLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$39,140$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,140$46,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
TrimGTI AutobahnLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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 
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
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
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 front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot $25
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,515$10,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in112.2 in
Length167.6 in192.3 in
Width70.8 in72.8 in
Height58.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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