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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: $30,665

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatArmada
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $50,890
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $46,316
Floor mats       220
Floor mats       167
Options (change) 0 0 0 220
Options (change) 0 0 0 167
Destination 770 770 770 975
Total Price $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $52,085
Total Invoice $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $47,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,025
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatArmada
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6317hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9265, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18275/60-20
Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,720$52,085
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$32,965$33,620$46,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,370$47,458
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$31,646$32,274$42,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatArmada
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,415$3,515$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,993

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in123.2 in
Length191.6 in207.7 in
Width72.2 in79.3 in
Height58.5 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.5,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.956.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.997.1 ft3

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