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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,939

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,995 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $34,519 $34,849 $39,321
Rear spoiler 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 365 365
Floor mats   235 235
Rear spoiler 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 281 281
Floor mats   187 187
Options (change) 750 600 600
Options (change) 600 468 468
Destination 820 975 975
Total Price $37,565 $39,075 $43,895
Total Invoice $35,939 $36,292 $40,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year201520182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionS6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$37,565$39,075$43,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,565$36,040$38,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$35,939$36,292$40,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,819-5,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,939$33,473$35,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201520182018
ModelPassatPathfinderPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,005$8,040$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,819-5,372

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152018
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.2 in
Length191.6 in198.5 in
Width72.2 in77.2 in
Height58.5 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.4,292 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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