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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: $30,914

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,823

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $24,300
Base Invoice $30,097 $22,659
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 2,250  
Floor mats 180  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   69
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,952  
Floor mats 135  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
iPod integration   0
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 4,730 5,964
Options (change) 4,082 5,514
Destination 695 650
Total Price $38,285 $30,914
Total Invoice $34,874 $28,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,088
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$38,285$30,914
Adjustments for Features-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,130$30,914
Total Invoice$34,874$28,823
Adjustments for Features-1,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,911$28,823

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,545$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9630

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,802 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)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested141559%
Total Not Requested100041%
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 port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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