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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: $40,935

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,894

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $31,370 $42,070
Base Invoice $29,095 $39,089
Luxury #1 Package 3,250  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 975  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
AWD 1,950  
Cargo Package   305
Floor mats   225
4WD   1,690
Luxury #1 Package 2,970  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Adaptive cruise control 861  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
AWD 1,900  
Cargo Package   257
Floor mats   175
4WD   1,569
Options (change) 8,925 2,220
Options (change) 8,159 2,001
Destination 640 960
Total Price $40,935 $45,250
Total Invoice $37,894 $42,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,118
Model Year20072017
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/55-20
Total Price$40,935$45,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,935$39,575
Total Invoice$37,894$42,050
Adjustments for Features0-5,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,894$36,776

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072017
ModelPassatPathfinder
Trim3.6 VR6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,580$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,274

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072017
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in114.2 in
Length188.0 in198.5 in
Width71.7 in77.2 in
Height59.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,997 lb.4,432 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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		35.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		35.847.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft379.8 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 net40No
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
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested285077%
Total Not Requested85523%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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