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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXterraXterra
TrimTDIGTIROff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $25,546 $25,826
Side curtain airbags       700 700
Technology Package       1,300  
Floor mats       115 115
Cargo cover       85 85
iPod integration       290 290
Side curtain airbags       607 607
Technology Package       1,127  
Floor mats       83 83
Cargo cover       63 63
iPod integration       243 243
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,490 1,190
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,123 996
Destination 770 770 770 780 780
Total Price $25,705 $25,365 $35,360 $30,530 $29,530
Total Invoice $24,707 $24,381 $33,977 $28,449 $27,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,027
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXterraXterra
TrimTDIGTIROff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$25,705$25,365$35,360$30,530$29,530
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,250-2,000-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,705$25,265$31,110$28,530$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$440$0$5,845$380$0
Total Invoice$24,707$24,381$33,977$28,449$27,602
Adjustments for Features0-96-4,084-1,864-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,707$24,285$29,893$26,585$26,312
Cost Above Minimum$422$0$5,608$273$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXterraXterra
TrimTDIGTIROff RoadSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Skid plate (one)    $50
Skid plates   $150 
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tubular side steps    $350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325$325
CD player $125   
HD radio$50 $50  
SD Card slot$25 $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,565$6,715$4,465$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,250$2,000$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-4,084-1,864-1,290

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIXterra
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length165.4 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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