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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,065

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,158

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSESLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $35,650
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $34,225
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
Cargo net     100
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
Cargo net     80
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,790 2,460 1,200
Options (change) 4,990 2,116 1,136
Destination 605 605 820
Total Price $34,295 $33,065 $37,670
Total Invoice $31,106 $30,158 $36,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSESLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,295$33,065$37,670
Adjustments for Features-8750-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$33,065$33,835
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$31,106$30,158$36,181
Adjustments for Features-7940-3,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,312$30,158$32,498
Cost Above Minimum$154$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSESLR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,055$3,180$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-3,683

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in103.8 in
Length193.5 in167.5 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.552.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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