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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Tech Package 1,570 1,570          
Floor mats 210 210 210 210      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350 350 375 375 375
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Tech Package 1,379 1,379          
Floor mats 159 159 159 159      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266 266 300 300 300
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 2,130 2,130 560 560 750 750 750
Options (change) 1,804 1,804 425 425 600 600 600
Destination 860 860 860 860 820 820 820
Total Price $38,240 $41,240 $41,370 $44,370 $33,360 $35,495 $37,565
Total Invoice $35,167 $37,928 $38,115 $40,877 $31,906 $33,954 $35,939

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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: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,309
Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,240$41,240$41,370$44,370$33,360$35,495$37,565
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,210-2,335-2,51000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,205$40,030$39,035$41,860$33,360$35,495$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$1,830$4,655$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$35,167$37,928$38,115$40,877$31,906$33,954$35,939
Adjustments for Features-952-1,113-2,151-2,31200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,215$36,815$35,964$38,565$31,906$33,954$35,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,749$4,350$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Remote app    $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$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 automatic controls$250$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,240$7,365$7,540$5,030$5,030$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$1,210$2,335$2,510$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-952-1,113-2,151-2,31200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.4 in
Length197.2 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in72.2 in
Height69.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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