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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: $34,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSESLGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $34,095
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $32,651
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  
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  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 0
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 0
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $34,915
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $33,471

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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: $3,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year200820082017
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$36,450$36,520$34,915
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$32,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$33,471
Adjustments for Features-910-2,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$31,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082017
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$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$4,730$4,630$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-2,119

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,580 lb.2,964 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

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