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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,124

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,954

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $8,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderJetta
TrimLESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,080 $26,065
Base Invoice $33,418 $24,293
Navigation system 2,400 1,990
Floor mats 155  
Cargo net   69
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Navigation system 2,082 1,758
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net   55
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 2,555 3,359
Options (change) 2,188 2,961
Destination 780 700
Total Price $39,415 $30,124
Total Invoice $36,386 $27,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,693
Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderJetta
TrimLESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine266hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,415$30,124
Adjustments for Features-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,365$30,124
Total Invoice$36,386$27,954
Adjustments for Features-3,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,647$27,954

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderJetta
TrimLESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$7,565$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7390

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length192.3 in179.3 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in
Height72.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.5 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 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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