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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLEKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,120 $29,690
Base Invoice $35,304 $27,727
4.0L V6 0  
Navigation system 1,850 1,990
Floor mats 200  
4.0L V6 0  
Navigation system 1,605 1,758
Floor mats 163  
Options (change) 2,050 1,990
Options (change) 1,768 1,758
Destination 810 700
Total Price $40,980 $32,380
Total Invoice $37,882 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,602
Model Year20112009
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLEKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine266hp V6200hp I4
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$32,380
Adjustments for Features-4,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,550$32,380
Total Invoice$37,882$30,185
Adjustments for Features-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,787$30,185

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLEKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
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 liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
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 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic 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
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$7,995$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0950

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in106.7 in
Length192.3 in188.0 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height72.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft361.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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