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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: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $37,859 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Cargo net 60 95 95 95
Floor mats 180      
Cargo net 53 69 69 69
Floor mats 140      
Options (change) 240 95 95 95
Options (change) 193 69 69 69
Destination 810 770 770 770
Total Price $42,400 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $38,862 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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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: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,381
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,400$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-5,42500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$38,862$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-4,97200-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,890$29,509$31,715$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
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$9,190$3,765$3,765$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,97200-96

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelQuestPassat
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.1 in110.4 in
Length200.8 in191.6 in
Width77.6 in72.2 in
Height71.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,368 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room66.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom40.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.4 ft315.9 ft3

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