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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 3,330        
Floor mats 210 210      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Premium Package 3,087        
Floor mats 159 159      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 3,540 210 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,246 159 300 300 300
Destination 885 885 770 770 770
Total Price $40,485 $42,505 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $37,643 $39,521 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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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: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,500
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,485$42,505$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-4,735-5,23500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$37,270$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$37,643$39,521$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-4,403-4,86700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,240$34,654$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,414$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,390$7,890$2,655$2,655$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$5,235$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,403-4,86700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152012
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.3,167 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

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