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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: $28,350

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,853

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $2,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelPassatPassatXterra
TrimV6 GTV6 SEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,145 $34,650 $27,200
Base Invoice $27,952 $33,230 $25,773
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   205
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270   164
Floor mats     91
Options (change) 325 0 325
Options (change) 270 0 255
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $30,320 $35,500 $28,350
Total Invoice $29,072 $34,080 $26,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,755
Model Year201820182012
ModelPassatPassatXterra
TrimV6 GTV6 SEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionS6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18265/70-16
Total Price$30,320$35,500$28,350
Adjustments for Features-6,230-10,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,090$24,770$28,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$29,072$34,080$26,853
Adjustments for Features-5,974-10,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,098$23,779$26,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$681$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year201820182012
ModelPassatPassatXterra
TrimV6 GTV6 SEL PremiumS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,815$13,315$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,230$10,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,974-10,3010

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,571 lb.4,143 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 S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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