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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: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,147

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $3,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimVR6LE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $38,120
Base Invoice $36,669 $35,304
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800 1,850
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,080
4WD w/low range   2,200
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589 1,605
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,105
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 2,025 7,430
Options (change) 1,788 6,851
Destination 690 810
Total Price $41,915 $46,360
Total Invoice $39,147 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,761
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimVR6LE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/60-18
Total Price$41,915$46,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,915$44,140
Total Invoice$39,147$42,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$40,908

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082011
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 
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 
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 
Cargo mat $40
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
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
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$9,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,057

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
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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