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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $10,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $8,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelPathfinderBeetleBeetle
TrimLER-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,240 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,264 $23,995 $28,795
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 200    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 163    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 200 5,300 0
Options (change) 163 5,088 0
Destination 825 820 795
Total Price $41,265 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $38,252 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,545
Model Year201220142014
ModelPathfinderBeetleBeetle
TrimLER-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$41,265$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-4,7000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,565$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$38,252$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-4,3570-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,895$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220142014
ModelPathfinderBeetleBeetle
TrimLER-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
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$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$0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$8,160$3,460$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3570-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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.2,988 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
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested307566%
Total Not Requested155034%

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