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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: $40,795

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,212

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimPlatinumVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,550 $39,200
Base Invoice $36,048 $36,669
Cargo Package 200  
Floor mats 200  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Cargo Package 167  
Floor mats 152  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 400 2,025
Options (change) 319 1,788
Destination 845 690
Total Price $40,795 $41,915
Total Invoice $37,212 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,505
Model Year20132008
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimPlatinumVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/40-18
Total Price$40,795$41,915
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,170$41,915
Total Invoice$37,212$39,147
Adjustments for Features-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,642$39,147

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimPlatinumVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.2 in106.7 in
Length197.2 in188.0 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height69.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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