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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: $31,155

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,065 $36,100 $42,070
Base Invoice $24,293 $33,550 $39,089
Navigation system 1,990    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,400  
Floor mats   225 225
Navigation system 1,758    
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,151  
Floor mats   175 175
Options (change) 4,390 3,930 530
Options (change) 4,005 3,583 432
Destination 700 960 960
Total Price $31,155 $40,990 $43,560
Total Invoice $28,998 $38,093 $40,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,217
Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionS6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$31,155$40,990$43,560
Adjustments for Features0-6,325-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$34,665$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$28,998$38,093$40,481
Adjustments for Features0-5,878-7,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,998$32,215$32,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$529

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,630$9,955$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,325$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,878-7,737

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092017
ModelJettaPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.2 in
Length179.3 in198.5 in
Width70.1 in77.2 in
Height59.2 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 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		32.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		32.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft379.8 ft3

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

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
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

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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