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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderBeetle
TrimLER-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,310 $31,450
Base Invoice $33,630 $30,193
Navigation system 1,850  
Sunroof 1,000  
Floor mats 155  
Navigation system 1,605  
Sunroof 867  
Floor mats 107  
Options (change) 3,005 0
Options (change) 2,579 0
Destination 780 820
Total Price $40,095 $32,270
Total Invoice $36,989 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,176
Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderBeetle
TrimLER-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$40,095$32,270
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$32,270
Total Invoice$36,989$31,013
Adjustments for Features-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,189$31,013

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092016
ModelPathfinderBeetle
TrimLER-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$7,120$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092016
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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