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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: $31,915

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelPathfinderPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $35,304 $29,724 $32,601
Navigation system 1,850    
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net   100 100
Navigation system 1,605    
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 163    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 2,050 100 100
Options (change) 1,768 80 80
Destination 810 820 820
Total Price $40,980 $31,915 $34,915
Total Invoice $37,882 $30,624 $33,501

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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: $11,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,148
Model Year201120172017
ModelPathfinderPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,980$31,915$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,970-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$29,945$32,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$37,882$30,624$33,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-1,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,882$28,734$31,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120172017
ModelPathfinderPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,820$7,790$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,890-1,986

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
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.3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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