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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Quest Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Quest Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $9,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatQuest
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $41,350
Base Invoice $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $37,859
Cargo net 95 95 95 60
Floor mats       180
Cargo net 69 69 69 53
Floor mats       140
Options (change) 95 95 95 240
Options (change) 69 69 69 193
Destination 770 770 770 810
Total Price $30,760 $33,060 $33,815 $42,400
Total Invoice $29,509 $31,715 $32,439 $38,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Quest

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,381
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatQuest
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6CVT
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)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$30,760$33,060$33,815$42,400
Adjustments for Features00-100-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,760$33,060$33,715$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0
Total Invoice$29,509$31,715$32,439$38,862
Adjustments for Features00-96-4,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,509$31,715$32,343$33,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,206$2,834$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelPassatPassatPassatQuest
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Removable second-row console   $200
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Conversation mirror   $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,765$3,865$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-4,972

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Quest

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatQuest
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in118.1 in
Length191.6 in200.8 in
Width72.2 in77.6 in
Height58.5 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in64.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in63.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in66.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft335.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.963.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.9108.4 ft3

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