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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $42,320
Base Invoice $33,230 $39,321
Rear spoiler 375  
Floor mats   235
Rear spoiler 300  
Floor mats   187
Options (change) 375 235
Options (change) 300 187
Destination 850 975
Total Price $35,875 $43,530
Total Invoice $34,380 $40,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,964
Model Year20182018
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,875$43,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$41,230
Total Invoice$34,380$40,483
Adjustments for Features0-2,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$38,344

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,139

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.2 in
Length191.6 in198.5 in
Width72.2 in77.2 in
Height58.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.947.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.979.8 ft3

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

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