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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: $25,220

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line   
Difference: $4,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,163

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T R-Line   
Difference: $3,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatXterraXterra
Trim1.8T R-Line1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,975 $25,495 $29,295 $30,995 $33,995 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $22,993 $24,450 $28,093 $29,724 $32,601 $25,546 $25,826
Cargo net 100 100 100 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325          
Side curtain airbags           700 700
Technology Package           1,300  
Floor mats           115 115
iPod integration           290 290
Cargo net 80 80 80 80 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270          
Side curtain airbags           607 607
Technology Package           1,127  
Floor mats           83 83
iPod integration           243 243
Options (change) 425 425 100 100 100 2,405 1,105
Options (change) 350 350 80 80 80 2,060 933
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 780 780
Total Price $25,220 $26,740 $30,215 $31,915 $34,915 $30,445 $29,445
Total Invoice $24,163 $25,620 $28,993 $30,624 $33,501 $28,386 $27,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,793
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatXterraXterra
Trim1.8T R-Line1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6170hp I4280hp V6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6T6S6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$25,220$26,740$30,215$31,915$34,915$30,445$29,445
Adjustments for Features-1,145-2,335-5,960-8,210-8,310-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,075$24,405$24,255$23,705$26,605$29,825$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$370$700$550$0$2,900$380$0
Total Invoice$24,163$25,620$28,993$30,624$33,501$28,386$27,539
Adjustments for Features-1,097-2,237-5,719-7,878-7,973-5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,066$23,383$23,274$22,746$25,528$27,808$27,539
Cost Above Minimum$320$637$528$0$2,782$269$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatXterraXterra
Trim1.8T R-Line1.8T SEV6 SE1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100 $1100  
6-speed manual     $150 
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0  
4WD, part-time w/low range     $1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600  
Cruise control$150$150   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200  
Lane departure warning   $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack     $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted     $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Skid plate (one)      $50
Skid plates     $150 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front     $40$40
Tubular side steps      $350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0$0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass     $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10 
Visor mirror, passenger     $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat     $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200  
Metal pedals$75  $75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0 
White-letter tires     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100  
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,440$10,065$12,315$12,415$4,725$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$2,335$5,960$8,210$8,310$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,097-2,237-5,719-7,878-7,973-5780

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,231 lb.4,151 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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