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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: $30,315

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,432

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $1,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaPathfinder
Trim2.0T GLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,545 $29,290
Base Invoice $28,362 $27,444
Floor mats 235 200
Cargo net 100  
Floor mats 185 163
Cargo net 80  
Options (change) 335 200
Options (change) 265 163
Destination 850 825
Total Price $30,730 $30,315
Total Invoice $29,477 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaPathfinder
Trim2.0T GLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine210hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/75-16
Total Price$30,730$30,315
Adjustments for Features-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,650$30,315
Total Invoice$29,477$28,432
Adjustments for Features-3,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,563$28,432

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaPathfinder
Trim2.0T GLIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
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
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,515$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9140

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in112.2 in
Length183.3 in192.3 in
Width70.0 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,208 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
15.7 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.749.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.779.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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