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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $33,500
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $30,982
Cargo net 95 95 95  
Cargo mat 125 125 125  
Floor mats       240
Satellite radio       350
Navigation system       1,800
Cargo net 69 69 69  
Cargo mat 99 99 99  
Floor mats       176
Satellite radio       304
Navigation system       1,561
Options (change) 220 220 220 2,390
Options (change) 168 168 168 2,041
Destination 795 795 795 605
Total Price $31,440 $33,930 $34,540 $36,495
Total Invoice $30,141 $32,527 $33,114 $33,628

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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: $3,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,109
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6A5
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)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/65-17
Total Price$31,440$33,930$34,540$36,495
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$33,930$34,440$35,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,141$32,527$33,114$33,628
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$32,527$33,018$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2013201320132006
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 automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,530$3,630$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132006
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in187.6 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,374 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 in39.9 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%

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