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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $33,395 $34,265 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,026 $32,860 $33,837 $38,663
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Premium Package       3,330  
Floor mats       210 210
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Premium Package       3,087  
Floor mats       159 159
Options (change) 375 375 375 3,540 210
Options (change) 300 300 300 3,246 159
Destination 820 820 820 900 900
Total Price $32,490 $34,590 $35,460 $40,850 $42,720
Total Invoice $31,131 $33,146 $33,980 $37,983 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,286
Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,460$40,850$42,720
Adjustments for Features00-100-3,835-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$34,590$35,360$37,015$38,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$2,870$0$1,470
Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,980$37,983$39,722
Adjustments for Features00-96-3,566-3,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,131$33,146$33,884$34,417$35,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,015$2,753$0$1,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142014201420162016
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $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
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
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 seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,630$3,730$7,465$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$3,835$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-3,566-3,938

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20142016
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested145048%

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