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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: $28,995

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,867

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPathfinderJettaJettaJetta
TrimLEHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,310 $29,325 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $33,630 $28,153 $29,933 $22,987
Navigation system 1,850      
Sunroof 1,000      
Floor mats 155      
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Navigation system 1,605      
Sunroof 867      
Floor mats 107      
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Options (change) 3,005 0 0 4,255
Options (change) 2,579 0 0 4,085
Destination 780 795 795 795
Total Price $40,095 $30,120 $31,975 $28,995
Total Invoice $36,989 $28,948 $30,728 $27,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,951
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPathfinderJettaJettaJetta
TrimLEHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6170hp I4 H170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,095$30,120$31,975$28,995
Adjustments for Features-4,7550-1,025-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$30,120$30,950$28,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$2,180$0
Total Invoice$36,989$28,948$30,728$27,867
Adjustments for Features-4,3870-985-216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,602$28,948$29,743$27,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,297$2,092$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelPathfinderJettaJettaJetta
TrimLEHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$7,820$3,065$4,090$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$0$1,025$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3870-985-216

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
ModelPathfinderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length192.3 in182.2 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height72.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.1 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%

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