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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,350

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,619

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderTiguan
TrimLESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,080 $30,990
Base Invoice $33,418 $28,680
Navigation system 2,400 1,990
Floor mats 155  
Class II trailer hitch   320
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Navigation system 2,082 1,758
Floor mats 106  
Class II trailer hitch   283
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 2,555 3,610
Options (change) 2,188 3,189
Destination 780 750
Total Price $39,415 $35,350
Total Invoice $36,386 $32,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderTiguan
TrimLESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17235/50-18
Total Price$39,415$35,350
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,150$35,350
Total Invoice$36,386$32,619
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,141$32,619

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderTiguan
TrimLESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$6,805$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in102.5 in
Length192.3 in174.3 in
Width72.8 in71.2 in
Height72.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%

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