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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,150

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,096

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition   
Difference: $3,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015201520152015
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSE1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $24,375 $23,995 $26,280 $27,095 $26,915 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $23,377 $23,011 $25,203 $25,985 $25,810 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Technology Package 1,300                  
Side curtain airbags 700 700                
Floor mats 115 115 235 235 235 235 235      
iPod integration 290 290                
Cargo net     100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Technology Package 1,127                  
Side curtain airbags 607 607                
Floor mats 83 83 185 185 185 185 185      
iPod integration 243 243                
Cargo net     80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 335 335 335 335 335 100 100 100
Options (change) 2,060 933 265 265 265 265 265 80 80 80
Destination 780 780 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $25,530 $25,150 $27,435 $28,250 $28,070 $32,710 $34,845 $36,915
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $24,462 $24,096 $26,288 $27,070 $26,895 $31,386 $33,434 $35,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,967
Model Year2008200820152015201520152015201520152015
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSE1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6A5T6T6T6M6M5T6S6S6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 680, 880, 880, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,445$29,445$25,530$25,150$27,435$28,250$28,070$32,710$34,845$36,915
Adjustments for Features-1,095-475-110-1,010-9500-400-5,500-5,500-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,350$28,970$25,420$24,140$26,485$28,250$27,670$27,210$29,345$31,315
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$1,280$0$2,345$4,110$3,530$3,070$5,205$7,175
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$24,462$24,096$26,288$27,070$26,895$31,386$33,434$35,419
Adjustments for Features-1,021-444-105-968-9100-383-5,277-5,277-5,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,365$27,095$24,357$23,128$25,378$27,070$26,512$26,109$28,157$30,046
Cost Above Minimum$270$0$1,229$0$2,250$3,942$3,384$2,981$5,029$6,918

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2008200820152015201520152015201520152015
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSE1.8T Wolfsburg Edition1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SETDI SE1.8T Sport1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150    
5-speed automatic $900        
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100  $1100  
5-speed manual      $0   
6-speed automated manual        $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700         
RWD $0        
FWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start       $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener       $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0        
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225        
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50        
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300        
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50        
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through       $100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75        
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers       $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175        
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150         
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275        
Rear bumper protector$40$40        
Rear spoiler      $200   
Skid plate (one) $50        
Skid plates$150         
Sunroof       $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40        
Tubular side steps $350        
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player  $125       
DVD-compatible player       $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive       $15$15$15
Navigation system       $600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information       $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25        
Compass$0$0        
Cornering lights   $50  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting       $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10         
Visor mirror, passenger$10         
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates      $100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150        
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces       $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Memory system, driver seat       $200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces       $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0         
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0         
White-letter tires$0$0        
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,005$3,640$4,540$4,480$3,530$3,930$9,030$9,030$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$475$110$1,010$950$0$400$5,500$5,500$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,021-444-105-968-9100-383-5,277-5,277-5,373

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082015
ModelXterraPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length178.7 in191.6 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height74.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Wolfsburg Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Limited Edition

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat TDI SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Sport

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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