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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $24,770
Base Invoice $31,845 $23,094
Tech Package 1,150  
Value Package 1,000  
Floor mats 210  
Autobahn Package   2,405
Navigation system   1,990
Tech Package 1,009  
Value Package 919  
Floor mats 159  
Autobahn Package   2,227
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 2,360 4,395
Options (change) 2,087 3,985
Destination 810 700
Total Price $37,550 $29,865
Total Invoice $34,742 $27,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,914
Model Year20142009
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
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)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,550$29,865
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,335$29,865
Total Invoice$34,742$27,779
Adjustments for Features-2,0490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,693$27,779

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142009
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,605$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0490

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142009
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.3,231 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested83585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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