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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: $27,480

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $12,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,015

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $11,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelXterraPassat
TrimSVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,250 $39,200
Base Invoice $24,875 $36,669
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo cover 100  
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo cover 79  
Floor mats 91  
Options (change) 420 0
Options (change) 330 0
Destination 810 690
Total Price $27,480 $39,890
Total Invoice $26,015 $37,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,435
Model Year20112008
ModelXterraPassat
TrimSVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine261hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16235/40-18
Total Price$27,480$39,890
Adjustments for Features0-8,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,480$31,445
Total Invoice$26,015$37,359
Adjustments for Features0-7,909
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,015$29,450

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelXterraPassat
TrimSVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,160$10,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,909

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelXterraPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length178.7 in188.0 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height74.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,143 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft361.7 ft3

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