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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: $39,640

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,916

Nissan Maxima SR   
Difference: $2,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSRPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,770 $39,960 $35,650
Base Invoice $35,257 $37,298 $34,225
Floor mats 255 220  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler 430 405  
Driver Assistance Package     1,295
DCC & Navigation Package     2,245
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Cargo net     100
Floor mats 194 167  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler 364 344  
Driver Assistance Package     1,114
DCC & Navigation Package     2,154
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 1,035 975 4,740
Options (change) 824 777 4,404
Destination 835 835 820
Total Price $39,640 $41,770 $41,210
Total Invoice $36,916 $38,910 $39,449

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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 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130
Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSRPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$39,640$41,770$41,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$39,670$38,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0
Total Invoice$36,916$38,910$39,449
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-2,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,916$36,954$37,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$38$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162016
ModelMaximaMaximaGolf / GTI
TrimSRPlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $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$175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,130$8,230$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-2,403

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016
ModelMaximaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length192.8 in167.5 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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