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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $15,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $12,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetlePathfinder
TrimR-LineGSRLE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $40,240
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $37,264
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Value Package     2,100
Floor mats     200
5.6L V8     1,530
4WD w/low range     2,200
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Value Package     1,943
Floor mats     163
5.6L V8     1,415
4WD w/low range     2,035
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 6,030
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 5,556
Destination 820 795 825
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $47,095
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,854
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetlePathfinder
TrimR-LineGSRLE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4210hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionS6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$40,205
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-240-6,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$37,260
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetlePathfinder
TrimR-LineGSRLE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,510$4,760$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-6,385

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetlePathfinder
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in112.2 in
Length168.4 in192.3 in
Width71.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested307566%
Total Not Requested155034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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