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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: $39,835

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,941

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $40,240
Base Invoice $34,801 $37,264
Class II trailer hitch 700  
Third-row seat 500  
Cargo net 100  
Running boards 695  
Universal garage door opener 325  
Roof rack crossbars 365  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   200
Class II trailer hitch 600  
Third-row seat 430  
Cargo net 80  
Running boards 560  
Universal garage door opener 270  
Roof rack crossbars 300  
4.0L V6   0
Floor mats   163
Options (change) 2,685 200
Options (change) 2,240 163
Destination 900 825
Total Price $39,835 $41,265
Total Invoice $37,941 $38,252

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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: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,426
Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4266hp V6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19265/60-18
Total Price$39,835$41,265
Adjustments for Features-6,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,415$41,265
Total Invoice$37,941$38,252
Adjustments for Features-6,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,826$38,252

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$11,540$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1150

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182012
ModelTiguanPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in112.2 in
Length185.1 in192.3 in
Width72.4 in72.8 in
Height66.3 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.0 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.7 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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 LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000		1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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