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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: $31,925

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLPlatinum1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 3,330        
Floor mats 210 210 235    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Premium Package 3,087        
Floor mats 159 159 185    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 3,540 210 610 375 375
Options (change) 3,246 159 485 300 300
Destination 885 885 820 820 820
Total Price $40,485 $42,505 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $37,643 $39,521 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,038
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLPlatinum1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6S6
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)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,485$42,505$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-2,210-2,7100-2,110-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,275$39,795$31,925$33,355$35,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$37,643$39,521$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-2,055-2,5200-2,022-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,588$37,001$30,550$31,963$34,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$1,413$3,777

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassatPassatPassat
TrimSLPlatinum1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
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   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$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$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
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   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,015$7,515$4,805$6,915$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$2,710$0$2,110$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,055-2,5200-2,022-2,118

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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.3,231 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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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