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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $42,320 $29,690
Base Invoice $34,849 $39,321 $27,727
Cargo Package 305 305  
Floor mats 235 235  
Navigation system     1,990
Cargo Package 257 257  
Floor mats 187 187  
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 540 540 1,990
Options (change) 444 444 1,758
Destination 975 975 700
Total Price $39,015 $43,835 $32,380
Total Invoice $36,268 $40,740 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $169
Model Year201820182009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine284hp V6284hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-17
Total Price$39,015$43,835$32,380
Adjustments for Features-6,725-9,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$34,360$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,070$0
Total Invoice$36,268$40,740$30,185
Adjustments for Features-6,252-8,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,016$31,934$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182009
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPassat
TrimSLPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
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, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Moving object detection, front$25$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$10,555$13,305$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,725$9,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,252-8,8060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182009
ModelPathfinderPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.2 in106.7 in
Length198.5 in188.0 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height69.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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