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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: $32,745

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,272

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $37,859 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Cargo net 60 100 100 100
Floor mats 180 235    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 290      
Lighting Package   1,095    
Cargo net 53 80 80 80
Floor mats 140 185    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 256      
Lighting Package   942    
Options (change) 530 1,430 100 100
Options (change) 449 1,207 80 80
Destination 810 820 820 820
Total Price $42,690 $32,745 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $39,118 $31,272 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,922
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,690$32,745$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features-2,1000-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,590$32,745$34,080$36,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$39,118$31,272$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features-1,9240-1,065-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,194$31,272$32,700$35,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,428$3,792

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Features Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelQuestPassatPassatPassat
TrimLE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Conversation mirror$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,080$6,980$8,090$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9240-1,065-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Quest vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
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.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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