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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: $30,885

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $37,264 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 200      
4.0L V6 0      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Cargo mat   125 125 125
Floor mats 163      
4.0L V6 0      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Cargo mat   99 99 99
Options (change) 200 220 220 220
Options (change) 163 168 168 168
Destination 825 770 770 770
Total Price $41,265 $30,885 $33,185 $33,940
Total Invoice $38,252 $29,608 $31,814 $32,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,164
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6170hp I5140hp 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)265/60-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,265$30,885$33,185$33,940
Adjustments for Features-2,67500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,590$30,885$33,185$33,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$38,252$29,608$31,814$32,538
Adjustments for Features-2,48000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,772$29,608$31,814$32,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE2.5L 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 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   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
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 audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
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, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
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$6,140$3,465$3,465$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,48000-96

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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.3,167 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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