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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,280 $35,180 $36,080 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $28,054 $32,585 $33,418 $16,381 $19,538
Premium Package 1,850        
Floor mats 155 155 155    
Satellite radio 150        
Heated front seats       225  
Sunroof       1,000  
CD changer, remote       499 499
Premium Package 1,605        
Floor mats 106 106 106    
Satellite radio 131        
Heated front seats       199  
Sunroof       883  
CD changer, remote       340 340
Options (change) 2,155 155 155 1,724 499
Options (change) 1,842 106 106 1,422 340
Destination 780 780 780 650 650
Total Price $33,215 $36,115 $37,015 $19,849 $21,674
Total Invoice $30,676 $33,471 $34,304 $18,453 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,954
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5M5T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$33,215$36,115$37,015$19,849$21,674
Adjustments for Features-5,705-7,680-7,9400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$28,435$29,075$19,849$20,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$1,565$0$575
Total Invoice$30,676$33,471$34,304$18,453$20,528
Adjustments for Features-5,269-7,118-7,3580-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,407$26,353$26,946$18,453$19,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$946$1,539$0$891

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0  
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Hill descent control $250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plate (one)$50 $50  
Skid plates $150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,620$9,595$9,855$1,915$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$7,680$7,940$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,269-7,118-7,3580-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelPathfinderNew Beetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in98.7 in
Length192.3 in161.1 in
Width72.8 in67.9 in
Height72.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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