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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: $28,565

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,453

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimGLILE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $33,500
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,982
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900 1,800
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   240
Satellite radio   350
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864 1,561
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   176
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 4,050 2,390
Options (change) 3,888 2,041
Destination 770 605
Total Price $28,565 $36,495
Total Invoice $27,453 $33,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,153
Model Year20122006
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimGLILE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/65-17
Total Price$28,565$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,565$32,130
Total Invoice$27,453$33,628
Adjustments for Features0-4,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,453$29,606

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122006
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimGLILE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,815$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,022

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122006
ModelJettaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.2 in
Length182.2 in187.6 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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		15.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.549.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.579.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

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