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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: $39,580

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,429

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $27,513 $34,849 $39,321
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
AWD 1,950    
Floor mats   235 235
4WD   1,690 1,690
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
AWD 1,900    
Floor mats   187 187
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 9,000 1,925 1,925
Options (change) 8,286 1,756 1,756
Destination 630 975 975
Total Price $39,580 $40,400 $45,220
Total Invoice $36,429 $37,580 $42,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,277
Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$39,580$40,400$45,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,685-6,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$36,715$38,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$36,429$37,580$42,052
Adjustments for Features0-3,428-5,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,429$34,152$36,068
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,916

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6SLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$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$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$7,105$10,790$13,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,685$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,428-5,984

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in114.2 in
Length188.2 in198.5 in
Width71.7 in77.2 in
Height58.0 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 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
14.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.247.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.279.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested168032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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