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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: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,330

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $37,050
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $34,315
Floor mats 235     155
Cargo net 100 100 100  
4.0L V6       0
Navigation system       1,850
Cargo mat       85
Floor mats 185     107
Cargo net 80 80 80  
4.0L V6       0
Navigation system       1,605
Cargo mat       71
Options (change) 335 100 100 2,090
Options (change) 265 80 80 1,783
Destination 820 820 820 800
Total Price $31,650 $35,190 $37,755 $39,940
Total Invoice $30,330 $33,765 $36,225 $36,898

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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: $8,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,673
Model Year2016201620162010
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6T5
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$31,650$35,190$37,755$39,940
Adjustments for Features-110-2,220-2,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,540$32,970$35,435$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,330$33,765$36,225$36,898
Adjustments for Features-105-2,130-2,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,225$31,635$33,999$36,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$3,774$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2016201620162010
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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
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 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
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 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals$75$75$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,830$7,940$8,040$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$2,220$2,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-105-2,130-2,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162010
ModelPassatPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.6 in192.3 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.4,447 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 in40.0 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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