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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: $30,885

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $38,120
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $35,304
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Cargo mat 125 125 125  
Floor mats       200
4.0L V6       0
Navigation system       1,850
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Cargo mat 99 99 99  
Floor mats       163
4.0L V6       0
Navigation system       1,605
Options (change) 220 220 220 2,050
Options (change) 168 168 168 1,768
Destination 770 770 770 810
Total Price $30,885 $33,185 $33,940 $40,980
Total Invoice $29,608 $31,814 $32,538 $37,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,986
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,940$40,980
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,885$33,185$33,840$38,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,538$37,882
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,608$31,814$32,442$35,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
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 audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$3,340$3,440$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in192.3 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.949.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.979.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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