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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSESLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $35,070
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $33,667
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 170 170  
Rear spoiler   360  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 127 127  
Rear spoiler   282  
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 0
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 0
Destination 625 625 850
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $35,920
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,160
Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSESLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,385$36,245$35,920
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$32,960
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$34,517
Adjustments for Features-900-2,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$31,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSESLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,605$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-2,844

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072018
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in103.8 in
Length193.5 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.553.7 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142548%
Total Not Requested152552%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

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