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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,215

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $11,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,111

Volkswagen Passat Lux   
Difference: $9,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPassatPassatArmadaArmada
TrimLuxVR6SELE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $37,210 $45,110
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $33,880 $41,053
Heated front seats 225 225    
Premium Package     4,600  
RWD     0  
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Floor mats     220 220
Interior air filter     50  
Cargo net     30 30
Heated front seats 199 199    
Premium Package     3,990  
RWD     0  
Sunroof     867 867
Floor mats     167 167
Interior air filter     37  
Cargo net     23 23
Options (change) 225 225 5,900 1,250
Options (change) 199 199 5,084 1,057
Destination 690 690 780 780
Total Price $32,215 $40,115 $43,890 $47,140
Total Invoice $30,111 $37,558 $39,744 $42,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,687
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPassatPassatArmadaArmada
TrimLuxVR6SELE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6317hp V8317hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10265, 12265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18265/70-18275/60-20
Total Price$32,215$40,115$43,890$47,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-1,045-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$37,710$42,845$44,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0$1,625
Total Invoice$30,111$37,558$39,744$42,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,252-946-2,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,111$35,306$38,798$40,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,195$0$1,663

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelPassatPassatArmadaArmada
TrimLuxVR6SELE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,950$6,355$4,995$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$1,045$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,252-946-2,429

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatArmada
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in123.2 in
Length188.0 in207.7 in
Width71.7 in79.3 in
Height59.7 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.856.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft397.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Armada SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 265W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242572%
Total Not Requested95028%

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