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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: $39,240

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,453

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium   
Difference: $644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelTiguanPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,250 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $34,801 $33,512 $38,477
Third-row seat 500    
Class II trailer hitch 700    
Cargo cover 200    
Universal garage door opener 325    
Roof rack crossbars 365 300 300
Cargo Package   225 225
Premium Package   3,330  
Floor mats   210 210
Third-row seat 430    
Class II trailer hitch 600    
Cargo cover 152    
Universal garage door opener 270    
Roof rack crossbars 300 254 254
Cargo Package   200 200
Premium Package   3,087  
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 2,090 4,065 735
Options (change) 1,752 3,700 613
Destination 900 885 885
Total Price $39,240 $41,010 $43,030
Total Invoice $37,453 $38,097 $39,975

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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: $5,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,233
Model Year201820152015
ModelTiguanPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT8CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$39,240$41,010$43,030
Adjustments for Features-3,7600-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,480$41,010$42,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$37,453$38,097$39,975
Adjustments for Features-3,5890-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,864$38,097$39,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201820152015
ModelTiguanPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
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$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,715$4,955$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5890-465

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182015
ModelTiguanPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in114.2 in
Length185.1 in197.2 in
Width72.4 in77.2 in
Height66.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.4,150 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 SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested105035%

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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