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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: $27,190

Volkswagen Passat SE   
Difference: $2,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSESER-LineSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $25,845 $28,645 $31,095
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Technology Package 1,300        
iPod integration 290 290      
Floor mats 115 115      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325  
Cargo net     100 100 100
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Technology Package 1,127        
iPod integration 243 243      
Floor mats 83 83      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270 270  
Cargo net     80 80 80
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 425 425 100
Options (change) 2,060 933 350 350 80
Destination 780 780 920 920 920
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $27,190 $29,990 $32,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,806
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSESER-LineSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6A5T6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 6?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17215/55-17235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$30,445$29,445$27,190$29,990$32,115
Adjustments for Features-6200-2,885-1,695-8,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$29,445$24,305$28,295$23,555
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$750$4,740$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelXterraXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimOff RoadSESER-LineSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed automatic $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
RWD $0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote app  $25 $25
Remote start    $150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0 $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Skid plate (one) $50   
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof  $900 $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tubular side steps $350   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Navigation system    $600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$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$4,725$4,105$6,990$5,800$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$2,885$1,695$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780-135-72-267

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082020
ModelXterraPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length178.7 in193.6 in
Width72.8 in72.2 in
Height74.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,326 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
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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