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Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,100

Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,145

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $1,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $44,280 $42,320
Base Invoice $42,465 $39,321
Floor mats   235
Rear bumper protector   210
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,700
Floor mats   187
Rear bumper protector   157
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,505
Options (change) 0 2,145
Options (change) 0 1,849
Destination 820 975
Total Price $45,100 $45,440
Total Invoice $43,285 $42,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,451
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-20
Total Price$45,100$45,440
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,100$45,105
Total Invoice$43,285$42,145
Adjustments for Features0-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,285$41,834

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$8,655$8,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanPathfinder
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in114.2 in
Length202.5 in198.5 in
Width76.9 in77.2 in
Height68.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft379.8 ft3

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