Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2008 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,650

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,574

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaAtlas
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $39,160
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $37,554
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
3.6L V6     1,730
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
3.6L V6     1,659
Options (change) 5,325 3,145 1,730
Options (change) 4,650 2,728 1,659
Destination 695 695 925
Total Price $34,650 $34,720 $41,815
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,709 $40,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,886
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaAtlas
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$34,650$34,720$41,815
Adjustments for Features-1000-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,550$34,720$35,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$31,574$31,709$40,138
Adjustments for Features-910-5,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,483$31,709$34,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaAtlas
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$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$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,680$5,580$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-5,769

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in117.3 in
Length193.5 in198.3 in
Width71.7 in78.3 in
Height58.3 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.555.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.596.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

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