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Nissan Armada vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $21,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,250

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $18,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelArmadaPassatPassatPassat
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,220 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $47,525 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Floor mats 230 235    
Floor mats 179 185    
Options (change) 230 235 0 0
Options (change) 179 185 0 0
Destination 995 820 820 820
Total Price $53,445 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $48,699 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,756
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelArmadaPassatPassatPassat
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine317hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,445$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features-2,9550-2,110-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,490$31,550$32,980$35,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$48,699$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features-2,6930-2,026-2,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,006$30,250$31,659$34,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,409$3,774

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelArmadaPassatPassatPassat
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Transmission temperature gauge$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,835$5,880$7,990$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0$2,110$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6930-2,026-2,121

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelArmadaPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase123.2 in110.4 in
Length207.7 in191.6 in
Width79.3 in72.2 in
Height77.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,303 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
56.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

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

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