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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: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $2,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderTiguan
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,550 $33,975
Base Invoice $36,048 $32,617
Floor mats 200  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Class II trailer hitch   500
Floor mats 152  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Class II trailer hitch   430
Options (change) 200 1,520
Options (change) 152 1,408
Destination 845 820
Total Price $40,595 $36,315
Total Invoice $37,045 $34,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,027
Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderTiguan
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/40-19
Total Price$40,595$36,315
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,310$36,315
Total Invoice$37,045$34,845
Adjustments for Features-1,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,872$34,845

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderTiguan
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,665$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1730

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20132012
ModelPathfinderTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in102.5 in
Length197.2 in174.5 in
Width77.2 in71.2 in
Height69.6 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.8 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.8 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.8 ft356.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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