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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,527

Nissan Murano SL   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMuranoMuranoPassat
TrimSLLEVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,230 $38,960 $39,200
Base Invoice $34,286 $35,878 $36,669
Navigation system 1,850   1,800
Cargo cover 230 230  
Floor mats 195 195  
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Platinum Edition   2,020  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Navigation system 1,605   1,589
Cargo cover 193 193  
Floor mats 147 147  
AWD 1,471 1,471  
Platinum Edition   1,836  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 3,875 4,045 2,025
Options (change) 3,416 3,647 1,788
Destination 825 825 690
Total Price $41,930 $43,830 $41,915
Total Invoice $38,527 $40,350 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Murano SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $896
Model Year201220122008
ModelMuranoMuranoPassat
TrimSLLEVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/40-18
Total Price$41,930$43,830$41,915
Adjustments for Features-300-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,630$42,590$41,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$0
Total Invoice$38,527$40,350$39,147
Adjustments for Features-276-1,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,251$39,208$39,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$957$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122008
ModelMuranoMuranoPassat
TrimSLLEVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,855$7,795$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-276-1,1420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Murano vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelMuranoPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in106.7 in
Length188.5 in188.0 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height67.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.6 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Murano SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested18524%

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 audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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