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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,315

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,280 $35,180 $36,080 $29,995
Airbag Package 700 700    
Floor mats 155 155 155  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       100
Airbag Package 607 607    
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 855 855 155 425
Options (change) 713 713 106 350
Destination 780 780 780 895
Total Price $31,915 $36,815 $37,015 $31,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,534
Model Year2008200820082019
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6266hp V6266hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17265/75-16265/65-17235/40-19
Total Price$31,915$36,815$37,015$31,315
Adjustments for Features-830-4,130-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,085$32,685$33,525$31,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$2,440$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820082019
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSESE Off-RoadLESE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50 
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof $900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,430$9,730$9,090$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$4,130$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-768-3,823-3,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082019
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.4 in
Length192.3 in191.6 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height72.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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