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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: $28,615

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,776

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $4,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanPathfinder
TrimSESELSEL PremiumS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $32,010 $37,890 $44,280 $26,980
Base Invoice $30,697 $36,337 $42,465 $25,283
Airbag Package       700
Floor mats       155
Airbag Package       607
Floor mats       106
Options (change) 0 0 0 855
Options (change) 0 0 0 713
Destination 820 820 820 780
Total Price $32,830 $38,710 $45,100 $28,615
Total Invoice $31,517 $37,157 $43,285 $26,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,948
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanPathfinder
TrimSESELSEL PremiumS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/65-17245/75-16
Total Price$32,830$38,710$45,100$28,615
Adjustments for Features-2,845-8,785-12,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$29,925$32,615$28,615
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$31,517$37,157$43,285$26,776
Adjustments for Features-2,731-8,433-11,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,786$28,724$31,302$26,776
Cost Above Minimum$62$0$2,578$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelRoutanRoutanRoutanPathfinder
TrimSESELSEL PremiumS
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start $150$150 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Front side airbags   $350
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100$100 
Removable console$200$200$200 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Sliding center console $50$50 
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
iPod integration $100$100 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Voice recorder $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights  $125 
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,690$12,630$16,330$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$8,785$12,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,731-8,433-11,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122008
ModelRoutanPathfinder
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in112.2 in
Length202.5 in192.3 in
Width76.9 in72.8 in
Height68.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

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