Nissan 350Z Nissan 350Z 2008 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2012

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Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
Model350Z350ZPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,340 $36,740 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $30,884 $33,644 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620        
Aerodynamics Package 550        
Cargo net 80 80 95 95 95
Floor mats 95 95      
Cargo mat 70 70 125 125 125
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538        
Aerodynamics Package 414        
Cargo net 53 53 69 69 69
Floor mats 69 69      
Cargo mat 54 54 99 99 99
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 3,215 2,045 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,689 1,737 468 468 468
Destination 695 695 770 770 770
Total Price $37,250 $39,480 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $34,268 $36,076 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,922
Model Year20082008201220122012
Model350Z350ZPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6306hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,250$39,480$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,915-3,915-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,050$39,480$27,345$29,645$30,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,430$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$34,268$36,076$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-1840-3,746-3,746-3,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,084$36,076$26,162$28,368$28,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,992$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008201220122012
Model350Z350ZPassatPassatPassat
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
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
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
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, 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,815$1,615$5,530$5,530$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,915$3,915$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-3,746-3,746-3,842

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
Model350ZPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length169.8 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height52.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume6.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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