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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: $39,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTI AutobahnSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,945 $36,410 $41,610
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Options (change) 1,100 4,195 865
Options (change) 1,056 3,769 682
Destination 995 900 900
Total Price $39,040 $41,505 $43,375

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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: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,093
Model Year202120162016
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTI AutobahnSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS7CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$39,040$41,505$43,375
Adjustments for Features0-390-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,040$41,115$42,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year202120162016
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinderPathfinder
TrimGTI AutobahnSLPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
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, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
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$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,190$8,580$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-362-733

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212016
ModelGolf / GTIPathfinder
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in114.2 in
Length167.6 in197.2 in
Width70.8 in77.2 in
Height58.2 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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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