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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: $27,435

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $2,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,288

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSE1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $26,280 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $25,203 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Side curtain airbags 700 700        
Technology Package 1,300          
iPod integration 290 290        
Floor mats 115 115 235 235    
Cargo net     100 100 100 100
Side curtain airbags 607 607        
Technology Package 1,127          
iPod integration 243 243        
Floor mats 83 83 185 185    
Cargo net     80 80 80 80
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 335 335 100 100
Options (change) 2,060 933 265 265 80 80
Destination 780 780 820 820 820 820
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $27,435 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $26,288 $30,330 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,198
Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSE1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6A5T6T6T6S6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,445$29,445$27,435$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features-6200-2,025-6,250-8,360-8,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$29,445$25,410$25,400$26,830$29,295
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$10$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$26,288$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features-5780-1,940-5,989-8,021-8,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$27,539$24,348$24,341$25,744$28,108
Cost Above Minimum$269$0$7$0$1,403$3,767

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082016201620162016
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSE1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
5-speed automatic $900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700     
RWD $0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo mat  $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Skid plate (one) $50    
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40    
Tubular side steps $350    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0   
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$4,875$4,255$6,280$10,505$12,615$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$2,025$6,250$8,360$8,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780-1,940-5,989-8,021-8,117

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082016
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.3,231 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-dash200No
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 Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

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 1.8T SEL

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

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