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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $34,650
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $33,230
Premium Package 3,330    
Floor mats 210 210  
4WD 1,690 1,690  
Rear spoiler     375
Premium Package 3,087    
Floor mats 159 159  
4WD 1,569 1,569  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 5,230 1,900 375
Options (change) 4,815 1,728 300
Destination 885 885 850
Total Price $42,175 $44,195 $35,875
Total Invoice $39,212 $41,090 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,251
Model Year201520152018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
Drivetrain4WD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$42,175$44,195$35,875
Adjustments for Features-1,700-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,475$41,995$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0
Total Invoice$39,212$41,090$34,380
Adjustments for Features-1,581-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,631$39,045$34,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,414$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201520152018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
4WD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,665$9,165$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,581-2,0450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,290 lb.3,571 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%

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