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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,701

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetlePathfinderPathfinder
TrimTurboSLPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,395 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $22,459 $33,837 $38,663
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Navigation Package 1,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Navigation Package 1,536    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 5,700 3,845 515
Options (change) 5,472 3,503 416
Destination 770 900 900
Total Price $29,865 $41,155 $43,025
Total Invoice $28,701 $38,240 $39,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetlePathfinderPathfinder
TrimTurboSLPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$29,865$41,155$43,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,770-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$34,385$35,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$28,701$38,240$39,979
Adjustments for Features0-6,290-6,662
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$31,950$33,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220162016
ModelBeetlePathfinderPathfinder
TrimTurboSLPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,535$9,305$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,770$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,290-6,662

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122016
ModelBeetlePathfinder
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.9 in114.2 in
Length168.4 in197.2 in
Width71.2 in77.2 in
Height58.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.447.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested147549%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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