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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: $29,505

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,611

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimKomfortS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,755 $29,290
Base Invoice $26,861 $27,444
Floor mats   200
Floor mats   163
Options (change) 0 200
Options (change) 0 163
Destination 750 825
Total Price $29,505 $30,315
Total Invoice $27,611 $28,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,693
Model Year20102012
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimKomfortS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/75-16
Total Price$29,505$30,315
Adjustments for Features-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$30,315
Total Invoice$27,611$28,432
Adjustments for Features-1,8720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,739$28,432

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102012
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimKomfortS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,965$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8720

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,512 lb.4,446 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 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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