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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,934

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,646

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,147

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimSELS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $28,570
Base Invoice $24,293 $26,771
Cargo net 69  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   200
Cargo net 55  
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Floor mats   163
Options (change) 1,169 200
Options (change) 1,154 163
Destination 700 810
Total Price $27,934 $29,580
Total Invoice $26,147 $27,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,386
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimSELS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/75-16
Total Price$27,934$29,580
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,194$29,580
Total Invoice$26,147$27,744
Adjustments for Features-1,6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,518$27,744

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimSELS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
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 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,890$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6290

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length179.3 in192.3 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height59.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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		32.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.849.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

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

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