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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: $38,535

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,995

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSELLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,135 $36,310
Base Invoice $31,810 $33,630
Premium Navigation Package 1,155  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,145  
Class II trailer hitch 325  
AWD 1,955  
Navigation system   1,850
Sunroof   1,000
Floor mats   155
5.6L V8   1,700
4WD w/low range   2,200
Premium Navigation Package 1,108  
Dynaudio 300W 8 speakers 1,100  
Class II trailer hitch 280  
AWD 1,877  
Navigation system   1,605
Sunroof   867
Floor mats   107
5.6L V8   1,574
4WD w/low range   2,034
Options (change) 4,580 6,905
Options (change) 4,365 6,187
Destination 820 780
Total Price $38,535 $43,995
Total Invoice $36,995 $40,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,219
Model Year20112009
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSELLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/60-18
Total Price$38,535$43,995
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,535$43,580
Total Invoice$36,995$40,597
Adjustments for Features0-383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,995$40,214

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112009
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
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$8,115$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-383

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112009
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
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested66587%
Total Not Requested10013%

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