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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,100 $42,070 $23,395
Base Invoice $33,550 $39,089 $22,459
Cargo Package 305 305  
Premium Package 3,400    
Floor mats 225 225  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cargo Package 257 257  
Premium Package 3,151    
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,930 530 6,700
Options (change) 3,583 432 6,332
Destination 960 960 770
Total Price $40,990 $43,560 $30,865
Total Invoice $38,093 $40,481 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year201720172012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine284hp V6284hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/40-19
Total Price$40,990$43,560$30,865
Adjustments for Features-6,720-8,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,270$34,840$30,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$38,093$40,481$29,561
Adjustments for Features-6,245-8,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,848$32,377$29,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$529$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201720172012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderBeetle
TrimSLPlatinumTurbo
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
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 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,880$11,880$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,720$8,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,245-8,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in99.9 in
Length198.5 in168.4 in
Width77.2 in71.2 in
Height69.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,089 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
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

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 Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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