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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: $32,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $33,995 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $29,724 $32,601 $33,512 $38,477
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Premium Package     3,330  
Floor mats     210 210
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Premium Package     3,087  
Floor mats     159 159
Options (change) 375 375 3,540 210
Options (change) 300 300 3,246 159
Destination 820 820 885 885
Total Price $32,190 $35,190 $40,485 $42,505
Total Invoice $30,844 $33,721 $37,643 $39,521

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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: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,567
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4280hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6S6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,190$35,190$40,485$42,505
Adjustments for Features0-100-250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,190$35,090$40,235$41,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$1,520
Total Invoice$30,844$33,721$37,643$39,521
Adjustments for Features0-96-232-697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,844$33,625$37,411$38,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,781$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelPassatPassatPathfinderPathfinder
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$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$500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
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
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,465$6,615$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$250$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-232-697

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20172015
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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