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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: $22,165

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $18,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelPathfinderJetta
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,550 $21,395
Base Invoice $36,048 $20,539
Floor mats 200  
Floor mats 152  
Options (change) 200 0
Options (change) 152 0
Destination 845 770
Total Price $40,595 $22,165
Total Invoice $37,045 $21,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,523
Model Year20132011
ModelPathfinderJetta
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$40,595$22,165
Adjustments for Features-9,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,595$22,165
Total Invoice$37,045$21,309
Adjustments for Features-8,2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,832$21,309

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132011
ModelPathfinderJetta
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel 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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$10,290$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132011
ModelPathfinderJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in104.4 in
Length197.2 in182.2 in
Width77.2 in70.0 in
Height69.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in38.1 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.5 ft3

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