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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: $37,080

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,145

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $6,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $36,310
Base Invoice $27,513 $33,630
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Navigation system 1,800 1,850
AWD 1,950  
Floor mats   155
Sunroof   1,000
5.6L V8   1,700
4WD w/low range   2,200
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Navigation system 1,589 1,605
AWD 1,900  
Floor mats   107
Sunroof   867
5.6L V8   1,574
4WD w/low range   2,034
Options (change) 6,500 6,905
Options (change) 6,002 6,187
Destination 630 780
Total Price $37,080 $43,995
Total Invoice $34,145 $40,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,868
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17265/60-18
Total Price$37,080$43,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,080$41,195
Total Invoice$34,145$40,597
Adjustments for Features0-2,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,145$38,013

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
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 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,515$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,584

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.2 in
Length188.2 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.5,020 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 in40.0 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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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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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