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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: $35,600

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,160

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $34,650
Base Invoice $35,304 $33,230
Value Package 2,100  
Navigation system 1,850  
Floor mats 200  
5.6L V8 1,080  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Cargo net   100
Value Package 1,943  
Navigation system 1,605  
Floor mats 163  
5.6L V8 1,105  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 7,430 100
Options (change) 6,851 80
Destination 810 850
Total Price $46,360 $35,600
Total Invoice $42,965 $34,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,091
Model Year20112018
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$46,360$35,600
Adjustments for Features-7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,590$35,600
Total Invoice$42,965$34,160
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,251$34,160

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimLEV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,160$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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 Weight5,020 lb.3,571 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 LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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