Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2017 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,850

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,048

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $8,459

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelMaximaAtlas
TrimPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,340 $48,490
Base Invoice $37,652 $46,502
Floor mats 220  
Rear spoiler 405  
Cargo net   100
Floor mats 167  
Rear spoiler 344  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 625 100
Options (change) 511 80
Destination 885 925
Total Price $41,850 $49,515
Total Invoice $39,048 $47,507

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Volkswagen Atlas dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20172018
ModelMaximaAtlas
TrimPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$41,850$49,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$42,530
Total Invoice$39,048$47,507
Adjustments for Features0-6,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,048$40,805

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20172018
ModelMaximaAtlas
TrimPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,005$11,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,702

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20172018
ModelMaximaAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in117.3 in
Length192.8 in198.3 in
Width73.2 in78.3 in
Height56.5 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
14.3 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.396.8 ft3

Return to top

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.