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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: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimPRO-4X2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,670 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $27,800 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
iPod integration 260      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Cargo net   95 95 95
iPod integration 214      
Leather seating surfaces 909      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Options (change) 1,260 95 95 95
Options (change) 1,123 69 69 69
Destination 810 770 770 770
Total Price $31,740 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $29,733 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,387
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimPRO-4X2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,740$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,255-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,740$28,505$30,805$31,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$29,733$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,163-2,163-2,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,733$27,346$29,552$30,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimPRO-4X2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Light bar$150   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,955$6,955$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255$2,255$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,163-2,163-2,259

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,144 lb.3,167 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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