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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: $30,315

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $1,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,432

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $2,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSSESELR-Line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,290 $28,250 $33,590 $37,650
Base Invoice $27,444 $27,121 $32,247 $36,145
Floor mats 200      
Class II trailer hitch   700 700 700
AWD   1,955 1,955 1,955
Floor mats 163      
Class II trailer hitch   600 600 600
AWD   1,877 1,877 1,877
Options (change) 200 2,655 2,655 2,655
Options (change) 163 2,477 2,477 2,477
Destination 825 865 865 865
Total Price $30,315 $31,770 $37,110 $41,170
Total Invoice $28,432 $30,463 $35,589 $39,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,325
Model Year2012201520152015
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSSESELR-Line
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?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16235/55-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,315$31,770$37,110$41,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-5,750-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$28,270$31,360$32,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,090$3,750
Total Invoice$28,432$30,463$35,589$39,487
Adjustments for Features0-3,356-5,514-8,776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,432$27,107$30,075$30,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,968$3,604

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2012201520152015
ModelPathfinderTiguanTiguanTiguan
TrimSSESELR-Line
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
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   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$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   $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 
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
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50  
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass $0$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
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding passenger seat $150  
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$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$7,215$9,465$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$5,750$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,356-5,514-8,776

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122015
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
Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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