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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: $41,915

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimVR6LE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $36,310
Base Invoice $36,669 $33,630
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,850
Floor mats   155
Sunroof   1,000
5.6L V8   1,700
4WD w/low range   2,200
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,605
Floor mats   107
Sunroof   867
5.6L V8   1,574
4WD w/low range   2,034
Options (change) 2,025 6,905
Options (change) 1,788 6,187
Destination 690 780
Total Price $41,915 $43,995
Total Invoice $39,147 $40,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $490
Model Year20082009
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimVR6LE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$41,915$43,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$42,955
Total Invoice$39,147$40,597
Adjustments for Features0-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$39,637

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimVR6LE
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 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,965$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-960

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082009
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
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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