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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: $27,615

Volkswagen Tiguan S   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,493

Volkswagen Tiguan S   
Difference: $283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,980 $22,840 $28,635 $33,975
Base Invoice $25,283 $21,926 $27,490 $32,617
Airbag Package 700      
Floor mats 155      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,500    
Class II trailer hitch   500 500 500
AWD   1,955 1,955 1,955
Airbag Package 607      
Floor mats 106      
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,440    
Class II trailer hitch   430 430 430
AWD   1,877 1,877 1,877
Options (change) 855 3,955 2,455 2,455
Options (change) 713 3,747 2,307 2,307
Destination 780 820 820 820
Total Price $28,615 $27,615 $31,910 $37,250
Total Invoice $26,776 $26,493 $30,617 $35,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16215/65-16235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$28,615$27,615$31,910$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-3,305-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,615$26,300$28,605$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,305$2,845
Total Invoice$26,776$26,493$30,617$35,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-3,171-7,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,776$25,231$27,446$27,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,215$2,736

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25$25
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,335$5,650$7,640$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$3,305$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-3,171-7,777

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in102.5 in
Length192.3 in174.5 in
Width72.8 in71.2 in
Height72.0 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.3,591 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 in55.0 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%

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