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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $10,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,320 $29,995
Floor mats 235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Rear spoiler   375
LED headlights   1,195
Floor mats 187  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Rear spoiler   300
LED headlights   1,028
Options (change) 235 1,895
Options (change) 187 1,598
Destination 975 895
Total Price $43,530 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,257
Model Year20182019
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/40-19
Total Price$43,530$32,785
Adjustments for Features-8,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$32,785

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
ModelPathfinderPassat
TrimPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,240$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7330

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182019
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.3,274 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
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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