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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: $31,595

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,273

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $35,250 $38,250 $39,950 $42,950
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $32,503 $35,264 $36,830 $39,592
Rear spoiler 375 375 375        
Tech Package       1,570 1,570    
Floor mats       210 210 210 210
Rear spoiler 300 300 300        
Tech Package       1,379 1,379    
Floor mats       159 159 159 159
Options (change) 375 375 375 1,780 1,780 210 210
Options (change) 300 300 300 1,538 1,538 159 159
Destination 795 795 795 860 860 860 860
Total Price $31,595 $34,085 $34,695 $37,890 $40,890 $41,020 $44,020
Total Invoice $30,273 $32,659 $33,246 $34,901 $37,662 $37,849 $40,611

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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: $4,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year2013201320132014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6260hp V6230hp I4 H260hp V6230hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S6S6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,695$37,890$40,890$41,020$44,020
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,185-2,360-3,485-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,595$34,085$34,595$35,705$38,530$37,535$40,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0$2,825$1,830$4,655
Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,246$34,901$37,662$37,849$40,611
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,013-2,174-3,216-3,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,273$32,659$33,150$32,888$35,488$34,633$37,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0$2,600$1,745$4,346

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2013201320132014201420142014
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLHybrid SLPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
CVT   $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500$500
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch     $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125$125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$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    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$3,905$3,905$4,005$6,090$6,265$7,390$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,185$2,360$3,485$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,013-2,174-3,216-3,377

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132014
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.2 in
Length191.6 in197.2 in
Width72.2 in77.2 in
Height58.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 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
15.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.947.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.979.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid SL

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%

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