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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,950

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSRPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,530 $40,940 $39,785
Floor mats 310 300  
Body kit 420 420  
Rear spoiler 430 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
Cargo net     100
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats 249 234  
Body kit 349 349  
Rear spoiler 364 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 291  
Cargo net     80
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 1,535 1,500 1,200
Options (change) 1,253 1,218 1,136
Destination 885 885 850
Total Price $40,950 $43,325 $41,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,232
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSRPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$40,950$43,325$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,950$41,225$39,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimSRPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,555$7,655$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,954-114

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length192.8 in167.6 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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