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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: $26,455

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,429

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimGLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,535 $29,290
Base Invoice $23,553 $27,444
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Floor mats   200
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Floor mats   163
Options (change) 1,100 200
Options (change) 1,056 163
Destination 820 825
Total Price $26,455 $30,315
Total Invoice $25,429 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,133
Model Year20142012
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimGLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/75-16
Total Price$26,455$30,315
Adjustments for Features-1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,320$30,315
Total Invoice$25,429$28,432
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,299$28,432

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142012
ModelJettaPathfinder
TrimGLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1300

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142012
ModelJettaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.2 in
Length182.2 in192.3 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.4,446 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 in40.0 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
Nissan Pathfinder S

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

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