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Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoPassat
TrimSLLEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $32,950
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $31,600
Navigation system 1,850    
Floor mats 195 195  
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Platinum Edition   2,020  
Navigation system 1,605    
Floor mats 147 147  
AWD 1,471 1,471  
Platinum Edition   1,836  
Options (change) 3,645 3,815 0
Options (change) 3,223 3,454 0
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $41,700 $43,600 $33,720
Total Invoice $38,334 $40,157 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,701
Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoPassat
TrimSLLEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$41,700$43,600$33,720
Adjustments for Features-3,550-4,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$39,110$33,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$0
Total Invoice$38,334$40,157$32,370
Adjustments for Features-3,263-4,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,071$36,022$32,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$951$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012
ModelMuranoMuranoPassat
TrimSLLEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,190$8,130$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$4,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,263-4,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelMuranoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length188.5 in191.6 in
Width74.1 in72.2 in
Height67.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,855 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Murano LE

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Rear bumper protector40No
Paint, special black0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76092%
Total Not Requested658%

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