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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: $39,935

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,013

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $42,320
Base Invoice $34,801 $39,321
Third-row seat 500  
Class II trailer hitch 700  
Universal garage door opener 325  
Roof rack crossbars 365 355
Running boards 695 650
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo Package   305
Floor mats   235
Third-row seat 430  
Class II trailer hitch 600  
Universal garage door opener 270  
Roof rack crossbars 300 286
Running boards 560 509
Cargo cover 152  
Cargo Package   257
Floor mats   187
Options (change) 2,785 1,545
Options (change) 2,312 1,239
Destination 900 975
Total Price $39,935 $44,840
Total Invoice $38,013 $41,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,674
Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4284hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/55-20
Total Price$39,935$44,840
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$44,840
Total Invoice$38,013$41,535
Adjustments for Features-1,1520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,861$41,535

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$8,015$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1520

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.2 in
Length185.1 in198.5 in
Width72.4 in77.2 in
Height66.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,293 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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