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Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.5 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,400 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $31,459 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Floor mats 160      
Satellite radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500      
Additional screen for entertainment system 400      
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg. 850      
Floor mats 120      
Satellite radio 304      
Navigation system 1,561      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,301      
Additional screen for entertainment system 347      
Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg. 738      
Options (change) 5,060 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,371 0 0 0
Destination 605 770 770 770
Total Price $40,065 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $36,435 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,257
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.5 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/700-480215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,065$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features-4,11000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,955$30,665$32,965$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$36,435$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features-3,73800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,697$29,440$31,646$32,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
Trim3.5 SE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
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   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,115$4,005$4,005$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,73800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelQuestPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.0 in110.4 in
Length204.1 in191.6 in
Width77.6 in72.2 in
Height71.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room65.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom41.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room66.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
87.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
148.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Quest 3.5 SE

Michelin PAX Run-flat Tire Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Tires, run-flat150No
Cargo organizer100No
225/700R480 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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