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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: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXterra
TrimGTIRPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $30,320
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $28,725
Cargo cover     105
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Cargo cover     82
Leather seating surfaces     919
Options (change) 0 0 1,105
Options (change) 0 0 1,001
Destination 770 770 860
Total Price $25,365 $35,360 $32,285
Total Invoice $24,381 $33,977 $30,586

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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: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,416
Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXterra
TrimGTIRPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4261hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18265/75-16
Total Price$25,365$35,360$32,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$31,210$28,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,845$0
Total Invoice$24,381$33,977$30,586
Adjustments for Features0-3,988-3,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,381$29,989$26,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,608$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201220122014
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIXterra
TrimGTIRPRO-4X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Light bar  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$2,715$6,865$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,988-3,789

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122014
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.4,144 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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