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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,453

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $6,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,749

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $6,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSV2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $23,590
Base Invoice $30,097 $21,702
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0 479
Tech Package 2,250  
Floor mats 180  
Package 3   4,885
Navigation system   1,800
Cargo net   69
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0 310
Tech Package 1,952  
Floor mats 135  
Package 3   4,463
Navigation system   1,589
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,730 7,233
Options (change) 4,082 6,417
Destination 695 630
Total Price $38,285 $31,453
Total Invoice $34,874 $28,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,733
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSV2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$38,285$31,453
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,855$31,453
Total Invoice$34,874$28,749
Adjustments for Features-3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,482$28,749

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSV2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,895$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3920

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.6 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested126552%
Total Not Requested115048%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Headlight washers50No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested282564%
Total Not Requested160036%

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