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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderJetta
TrimSLPlatinumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $23,745
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $22,795
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,540 210 4,425
Options (change) 3,246 159 4,188
Destination 885 885 770
Total Price $40,485 $42,505 $28,940
Total Invoice $37,643 $39,521 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,126
Model Year201520152012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderJetta
TrimSLPlatinumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,485$42,505$28,940
Adjustments for Features-7,275-7,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$34,730$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$37,643$39,521$27,753
Adjustments for Features-6,764-7,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,879$32,292$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderJetta
TrimSLPlatinumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,865$10,365$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,275$7,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,764-7,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
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.3,157 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested147549%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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%

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