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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: $39,010

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $8,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,194

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $40,240
Base Invoice $29,095 $37,264
Luxury #1 Package 3,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
AWD 1,950  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Luxury #1 Package 2,970  
Navigation system 1,589  
AWD 1,900  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 7,000 6,030
Options (change) 6,459 5,556
Destination 640 825
Total Price $39,010 $47,095
Total Invoice $36,194 $43,645

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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: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,527
Model Year20072012
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17265/60-18
Total Price$39,010$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,010$43,940
Total Invoice$36,194$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,194$40,721

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6LE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,140$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,924

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072012
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.2 in
Length188.0 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height59.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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		35.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.849.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft379.2 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?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested289078%
Total Not Requested81522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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