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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: $26,050

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,000

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelPathfinderJettaJettaJetta
TrimLE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $24,995 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,304 $23,995 $25,915 $26,779
Navigation system 1,850      
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 200 235 235 235
Navigation system 1,605      
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 163 185 185 185
Options (change) 2,050 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,768 185 185 185
Destination 810 820 820 820
Total Price $40,980 $26,050 $28,050 $28,950
Total Invoice $37,882 $25,000 $26,920 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,590
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelPathfinderJettaJettaJetta
TrimLE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,980$26,050$28,050$28,950
Adjustments for Features-3,570-1,050-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$25,000$26,150$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150$3,950
Total Invoice$37,882$25,000$26,920$27,784
Adjustments for Features-3,300-1,008-1,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,582$23,992$25,097$27,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,105$3,792

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelPathfinderJettaJettaJetta
TrimLE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL Premium2.0T GLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height 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 recliner, 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$7,535$5,015$5,865$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$1,050$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,300-1,008-1,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112017
ModelPathfinderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in104.4 in
Length192.3 in183.3 in
Width72.8 in70.0 in
Height72.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.7 ft3

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