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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,875

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,262

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $5,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelAtlasAtlasAtlasAtlasXterra
TrimSLaunch EditionSESELS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $33,500 $33,590 $39,160 $27,200
Base Invoice $29,250 $32,127 $32,213 $37,554 $25,773
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   325   205
Rear bumper protector 150 150 150 150  
Roof rack crossbars 365 365 365 365  
Running boards 695 695 695 695  
3.6L V6 1,400   1,400 1,730  
Value Package         525
Floor mats         120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   270   164
Rear bumper protector 118 118 118 118  
Roof rack crossbars 300 300 300 300  
Running boards 560 560 560 560  
3.6L V6 1,342   1,342 1,659  
Value Package         409
Floor mats         91
Options (change) 2,935 1,210 2,935 2,940 850
Options (change) 2,590 978 2,590 2,637 664
Destination 925 925 925 925 825
Total Price $34,360 $35,635 $37,450 $43,025 $28,875
Total Invoice $32,765 $34,030 $35,728 $41,116 $27,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,177
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelAtlasAtlasAtlasAtlasXterra
TrimSLaunch EditionSESELS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6276hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18265/70-16
Total Price$34,360$35,635$37,450$43,025$28,875
Adjustments for Features-4,330-5,855-6,970-11,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,030$29,780$30,480$31,030$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$700$1,250$0
Total Invoice$32,765$34,030$35,728$41,116$27,262
Adjustments for Features-4,129-5,591-6,650-11,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,636$28,439$29,078$29,653$27,262
Cost Above Minimum$197$0$639$1,214$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelAtlasAtlasAtlasAtlasXterra
TrimSLaunch EditionSESELS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Power liftgate   $350 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app  $25$25 
Remote start   $150 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack    $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15 
Interior air filter    $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Tubular side steps    $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote $200   
CD player    $125
CD player, remote  $100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0 $0 $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$7,600$9,125$10,240$15,265$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$5,855$6,970$11,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,129-5,591-6,650-11,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in178.7 in
Width78.3 in72.8 in
Height69.7 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.4,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Tubular side steps350No
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%

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