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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,906

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $39,550
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $36,048
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 275
Floor mats       200
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 238
Floor mats       152
Options (change) 750 750 750 475
Options (change) 600 600 600 390
Destination 820 820 820 845
Total Price $33,360 $35,495 $37,565 $40,870
Total Invoice $31,906 $33,954 $35,939 $37,283

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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: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,247
Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,565$40,870
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$35,495$37,465$38,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0
Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,939$37,283
Adjustments for Features00-96-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,906$33,954$35,843$35,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2015201520152013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
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
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $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$5,030$5,030$5,130$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-2,130

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,173 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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