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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: $32,710

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,386

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $35,304 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Navigation system 1,850      
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 200      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Navigation system 1,605      
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 163      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Options (change) 2,050 100 100 100
Options (change) 1,768 80 80 80
Destination 810 820 820 820
Total Price $40,980 $32,710 $34,845 $36,915
Total Invoice $37,882 $31,386 $33,434 $35,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,373
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,980$32,710$34,845$36,915
Adjustments for Features-1,21500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,765$32,710$34,845$36,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$37,882$31,386$33,434$35,419
Adjustments for Features-1,12300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,759$31,386$33,434$35,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,880$4,665$4,665$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,12300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
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.3,173 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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