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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $34,650 $39,550
Base Invoice $33,230 $36,048
Rear spoiler 375  
Floor mats   200
4WD   1,600
Rear spoiler 300  
Floor mats   152
4WD   1,457
Options (change) 375 1,800
Options (change) 300 1,609
Destination 850 845
Total Price $35,875 $42,195
Total Invoice $34,380 $38,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,711
Model Year20182013
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT
DrivetrainFWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,875$42,195
Adjustments for Features0-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,875$41,745
Total Invoice$34,380$38,502
Adjustments for Features0-411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,380$38,091

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182013
ModelPassatPathfinder
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,165$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,571 lb.4,290 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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