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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: $31,925

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,550

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $39,550
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $36,048
Rear spoiler 375 375 375  
Floor mats 235     200
Rear spoiler 300 300 300  
Floor mats 185     152
Options (change) 610 375 375 200
Options (change) 485 300 300 152
Destination 820 820 820 845
Total Price $31,925 $35,465 $38,030 $40,595
Total Invoice $30,550 $33,985 $36,445 $37,045

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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: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,391
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6CVT
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$31,925$35,465$38,030$40,595
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,210-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,925$33,355$35,820$39,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,430$3,895$0
Total Invoice$30,550$33,985$36,445$37,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,022-2,118-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$31,963$34,327$35,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$3,777$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelPassatPassatPassatPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
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$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   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
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
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,005$8,115$8,215$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,210$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,022-2,118-1,104

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,231 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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