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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: $32,380

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,185

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
TrimKomfortSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,690 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $27,727 $34,849 $39,321
Navigation system 1,990    
Cargo Package   305 305
Floor mats   235 235
Navigation system 1,758    
Cargo Package   257 257
Floor mats   187 187
Options (change) 1,990 540 540
Options (change) 1,758 444 444
Destination 700 975 975
Total Price $32,380 $39,015 $43,835
Total Invoice $30,185 $36,268 $40,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $169
Model Year200920182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
TrimKomfortSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,380$39,015$43,835
Adjustments for Features0-6,725-9,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,380$32,290$34,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$30,185$36,268$40,740
Adjustments for Features0-6,252-8,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$30,016$31,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
TrimKomfortSLPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Full-size spare tire$225  
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$3,830$10,555$13,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,725$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,252-8,806

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,512 lb.4,292 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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