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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: $31,155

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $26,065
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $24,293
Cargo Package 305 305  
Floor mats 235 235  
Navigation system     1,990
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Cargo Package 257 257  
Floor mats 187 187  
Navigation system     1,758
6-speed automated manual     1,099
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 540 540 4,390
Options (change) 444 444 4,005
Destination 975 975 700
Total Price $39,015 $43,835 $31,155
Total Invoice $36,268 $40,740 $28,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,088
Model Year201820182009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine284hp V6284hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$39,015$43,835$31,155
Adjustments for Features-5,575-8,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$35,510$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,268$40,740$28,998
Adjustments for Features-5,182-7,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,086$33,003$28,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,205$11,955$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,575$8,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,182-7,7370

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
ModelPathfinderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.2 in101.5 in
Length198.5 in179.3 in
Width77.2 in70.1 in
Height69.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.5 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 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft366.9 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 Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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