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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: $35,130

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,245

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $33,500
Base Invoice $27,513 $30,982
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Floor mats   240
Satellite radio   350
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Navigation system 1,589 1,561
Floor mats   176
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 4,550 2,390
Options (change) 4,102 2,041
Destination 630 605
Total Price $35,130 $36,495
Total Invoice $32,245 $33,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22
Model Year20062006
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17265/65-17
Total Price$35,130$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,130$34,970
Total Invoice$32,245$33,628
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,245$32,223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,665$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,405

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062006
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.2 in
Length188.2 in187.6 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 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		14.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.279.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested289075%
Total Not Requested94025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

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

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