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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: $31,650

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $33,500
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $30,982
Floor mats 235     240
Cargo net 100 100 100  
Satellite radio       350
Navigation system       1,800
Floor mats 185     176
Cargo net 80 80 80  
Satellite radio       304
Navigation system       1,561
Options (change) 335 100 100 2,390
Options (change) 265 80 80 2,041
Destination 820 820 820 605
Total Price $31,650 $35,190 $37,755 $36,495
Total Invoice $30,330 $33,765 $36,225 $33,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,815
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6A5
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18265/65-17
Total Price$31,650$35,190$37,755$36,495
Adjustments for Features-540-2,650-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,110$32,540$35,005$36,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,330$33,765$36,225$33,628
Adjustments for Features-517-2,543-2,6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,813$31,222$33,586$33,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$3,773$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,990$8,090$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$2,650$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-517-2,543-2,6390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,231 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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