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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $31,450
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $30,193
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,845 515 1,100
Options (change) 3,503 416 1,056
Destination 900 900 820
Total Price $41,155 $43,025 $33,370
Total Invoice $38,240 $39,979 $32,069

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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: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,785
Model Year201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/40-19
Total Price$41,155$43,025$33,370
Adjustments for Features-4,720-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,435$37,905$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$38,240$39,979$32,069
Adjustments for Features-4,386-4,7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,854$35,221$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$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
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
Around view cameras$500$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,580$8,980$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,386-4,7580

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
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.3,104 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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 R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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