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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,300

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,607

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $9,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSELLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,990 $40,240
Base Invoice $28,680 $37,264
Navigation system 1,990  
Class II trailer hitch 320  
AWD 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Navigation system 1,758  
Class II trailer hitch 283  
AWD 1,988  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 5,560 6,030
Options (change) 5,177 5,556
Destination 750 825
Total Price $37,300 $47,095
Total Invoice $34,607 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,050
Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSELLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$37,300$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,300$44,950
Total Invoice$34,607$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,607$41,657

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSELLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,915$10,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,988

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in112.2 in
Length174.3 in192.3 in
Width71.2 in72.8 in
Height66.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,631 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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