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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,315

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,733

Nissan Xterra PRO-4X   
Difference: $309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelPassatPassatPassatXterra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,425 $32,915 $33,525 $29,670
Base Invoice $29,178 $31,564 $32,151 $27,800
Cargo net 95 95 95  
iPod integration       260
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Cargo net 69 69 69  
iPod integration       214
Leather seating surfaces       909
Options (change) 95 95 95 1,260
Options (change) 69 69 69 1,123
Destination 795 795 795 810
Total Price $31,315 $33,805 $34,415 $31,740
Total Invoice $30,042 $32,428 $33,015 $29,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,094
Model Year2013201320132011
ModelPassatPassatPassatXterra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/75-16
Total Price$31,315$33,805$34,415$31,740
Adjustments for Features-2,505-2,505-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,810$31,300$31,810$31,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,490$3,000$0
Total Invoice$30,042$32,428$33,015$29,733
Adjustments for Features-2,403-2,403-2,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,639$30,025$30,516$29,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,386$2,877$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2013201320132011
ModelPassatPassatPassatXterra
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Light bar   $150
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$7,155$7,255$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$2,505$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,403-2,403-2,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20132011
ModelPassatXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in178.7 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height58.5 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,144 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.965.7 ft3

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