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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: $29,580

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,744

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $3,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSR-LineSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $28,700 $31,390 $34,445
Base Invoice $26,771 $27,552 $30,135 $33,067
Floor mats 200      
Class II trailer hitch   530 530 530
AWD   1,975 1,975 1,975
Floor mats 163      
Class II trailer hitch   456 456 456
AWD   1,895 1,895 1,895
Options (change) 200 2,505 2,505 2,505
Options (change) 163 2,351 2,351 2,351
Destination 810 865 865 865
Total Price $29,580 $32,070 $34,760 $37,815
Total Invoice $27,744 $30,768 $33,351 $36,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,845
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSR-LineSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6200hp I4200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16255/40-19235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$29,580$32,070$34,760$37,815
Adjustments for Features0-5,075-7,100-8,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,580$26,995$27,660$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$1,895
Total Invoice$27,744$30,768$33,351$36,283
Adjustments for Features0-4,869-6,812-8,563
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,744$25,899$26,539$27,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$640$1,821

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSR-LineSESEL
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$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,740$8,815$10,840$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075$7,100$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,869-6,812-8,563

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112016
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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