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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: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,114

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $29,950
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $27,513
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 3,540 210 7,050
Options (change) 3,246 159 6,386
Destination 885 885 630
Total Price $40,485 $42,505 $37,630
Total Invoice $37,643 $39,521 $34,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13
Model Year201520152006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-17
Total Price$40,485$42,505$37,630
Adjustments for Features-3,335-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$38,670$37,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$37,643$39,521$34,529
Adjustments for Features-3,101-3,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$35,955$34,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,215$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,101-3,5660

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152006
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in106.7 in
Length197.2 in188.2 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height69.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.4 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 in37.8 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested310059%
Total Not Requested218041%

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