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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,450 Nissan Maxima SE | |||
| Difference: $410 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135 Nissan Maxima SE | |||
| Difference: $2,282 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SE | SL | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $28,630 | $30,880 | $34,590 |
| Base Invoice | $26,229 | $28,286 | $33,207 |
| Sensory Package | 2,550 | ||
| Floor mats | 175 | 175 | |
| Stability control | 600 | 600 | |
| Platinum Edition Package | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | |
| Rear spoiler | 370 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,500 | ||
| Sensory Package | 2,213 | ||
| Floor mats | 131 | 131 | |
| Stability control | 520 | 520 | |
| Platinum Edition Package | 1,006 | 1,006 | |
| Navigation system | 1,561 | 1,561 | |
| Sunroof | 780 | 780 | |
| Rear spoiler | 291 | ||
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | 1,440 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,125 | 4,945 | 1,500 |
| Options (change) | 6,211 | 4,289 | 1,440 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 770 |
| Total Price | $36,450 | $36,520 | $36,860 |
| Total Invoice | $33,135 | $33,270 | $35,417 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,750 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SE | SL | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 255hp V6 | 255hp V6 | 256hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-6 | CVT-6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/25 MPG | 19/25 MPG | 19/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 8 | 320, 8 | 300, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,450 | $36,520 | $36,860 |
| Adjustments for Features | -515 | -415 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,935 | $36,105 | $36,860 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $170 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $33,135 | $33,270 | $35,417 |
| Adjustments for Features | -468 | -378 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,667 | $32,892 | $35,417 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $225 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Trim | SE | SL | R |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,055 | $3,955 | $3,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $515 | $415 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -468 | -378 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | Maxima | Golf / GTI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 193.5 in | 165.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,579 lb. | 3,326 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 39.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.5 in | 35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.5 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.5 | 46.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE
| Sensory Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Bose, 320W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 31% |
| Platinum Edition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL
| Platinum Edition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
| Sunroof and Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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