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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $72

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimPRO-4X1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $28,454 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
iPod integration 260      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Cargo net   100 100 100
Floor mats   235    
iPod integration 214      
Leather seating surfaces 909      
Cargo net   80 80 80
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 1,260 335 100 100
Options (change) 1,123 265 80 80
Destination 825 820 820 820
Total Price $32,455 $31,650 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $30,402 $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: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,653
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimPRO-4X1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6S6
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)265/75-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,455$31,650$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-6,890-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$26,870$28,300$30,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$30,402$30,330$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,581-6,611-6,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,402$25,749$27,154$29,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405$3,769

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelXterraPassatPassatPassat
TrimPRO-4X1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $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   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
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   
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
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat $40  
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
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   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $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   
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Light bar$150   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row 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
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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$5,025$9,805$11,915$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$6,890$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,581-6,611-6,707

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
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.3,231 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

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

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