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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: $35,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,980

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,100 $42,070 $34,265
Base Invoice $33,550 $39,089 $32,860
Premium Package 3,400    
Floor mats 225 225  
Rear spoiler     375
Premium Package 3,151    
Floor mats 175 175  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,625 225 375
Options (change) 3,326 175 300
Destination 960 960 820
Total Price $40,685 $43,255 $35,460
Total Invoice $37,836 $40,224 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36
Model Year201720172014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6284hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$40,685$43,255$35,460
Adjustments for Features-4,185-6,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$37,070$35,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$37,836$40,224$33,980
Adjustments for Features-3,892-5,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,944$34,472$33,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$528$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201720172014
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
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
Rear air vents  $100
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
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 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,790$9,790$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$6,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,892-5,7520

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172014
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in110.4 in
Length198.5 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in72.2 in
Height69.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,446 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
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested112539%

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