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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: $35,130

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,245

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $5,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLE3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $29,950
Base Invoice $35,304 $27,513
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 200  
Navigation system 1,850 1,800
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 163  
Navigation system 1,605 1,589
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 2,050 4,550
Options (change) 1,768 4,102
Destination 810 630
Total Price $40,980 $35,130
Total Invoice $37,882 $32,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year20112006
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLE3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/45-17
Total Price$40,980$35,130
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,840$35,130
Total Invoice$37,882$32,245
Adjustments for Features-1,9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,904$32,245

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLE3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,955$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9780

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length192.3 in188.2 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height72.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested289075%
Total Not Requested94025%

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