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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,205

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $8,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSESE Off-RoadLECoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,280 $35,180 $36,080 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $28,054 $32,585 $33,418 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Airbag Package 700 700        
Premium Package 1,850          
Floor mats 155 155 155 235 235 235
Satellite radio 150          
Cargo mat 85   85      
Navigation system     2,400      
Airbag Package 607 607        
Premium Package 1,605          
Floor mats 106 106 106 185 185 185
Satellite radio 131          
Cargo mat 70   70      
Navigation system     2,082      
Options (change) 2,940 855 2,640 235 235 235
Options (change) 2,519 713 2,258 185 185 185
Destination 780 780 780 850 850 850
Total Price $34,000 $36,815 $39,500 $24,205 $25,105 $27,875
Total Invoice $31,353 $34,078 $36,456 $23,229 $24,093 $26,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,464
Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSESE Off-RoadLECoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,000$36,815$39,500$24,205$25,105$27,875
Adjustments for Features-2,885-4,820-5,1350-575-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$31,995$34,365$24,205$24,530$27,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$3,250$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$31,353$34,078$36,456$23,229$24,093$26,754
Adjustments for Features-2,660-4,462-4,7390-552-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,693$29,616$31,717$23,229$23,541$26,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$923$3,024$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082008201820182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSESE Off-RoadLECoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0 $0   
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700    
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
Hill descent control $250    
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40 $40$40$40$40
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 $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350   
Skid plate (one)$50 $50   
Skid plates $150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive  $15   
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
Navigation system  $600   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information    $25 
Traffic information  $25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding third row seats$600$600$600   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0    
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0    
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$7,435$9,370$9,685$4,550$5,125$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$4,820$5,135$0$575$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,660-4,462-4,7390-552-720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
ModelPathfinderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in100.0 in
Length192.3 in168.4 in
Width72.8 in71.2 in
Height72.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Dune

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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