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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: $13,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,229

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $11,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetleBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumCoastSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $23,120 $24,020
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $22,194 $23,058
Cargo Package 225 225    
Floor mats 210 210 235 235
Cargo Package 200 200    
Floor mats 159 159 185 185
Options (change) 435 435 235 235
Options (change) 359 359 185 185
Destination 885 885 850 850
Total Price $37,380 $42,730 $24,205 $25,105
Total Invoice $34,756 $39,721 $23,229 $24,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,804
Model Year2015201520182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetleBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumCoastSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,380$42,730$24,205$25,105
Adjustments for Features-5,080-8,2300-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$34,500$24,205$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$325
Total Invoice$34,756$39,721$23,229$24,093
Adjustments for Features-4,723-7,6500-552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,033$32,071$23,229$23,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0$312

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201520182018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetleBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumCoastSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0  
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$8,830$11,980$3,750$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$8,230$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,723-7,6500-552

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
ModelPathfinderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in100.0 in
Length197.2 in168.4 in
Width77.2 in71.2 in
Height69.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in31.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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