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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: $37,070

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,853

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSVR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,410 $36,595
Base Invoice $30,600 $35,131
Sport Package 2,030  
Rear spoiler 0  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 180  
Cargo net   100
Sport Package 1,761  
Rear spoiler 0  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 2,910 100
Options (change) 2,503 80
Destination 750 820
Total Price $37,070 $37,515
Total Invoice $33,853 $36,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12
Model Year20102015
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSVR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$37,070$37,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,070$35,260
Total Invoice$33,853$36,031
Adjustments for Features0-2,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,853$33,865

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSVR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive, small$5 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,685$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,166

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length190.6 in167.5 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.252.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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
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 front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested121557%
Total Not Requested90043%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%

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