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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: $10,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,749

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $10,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $23,590
Base Invoice $37,652 $21,702
Floor mats 220  
Rear spoiler 405 479
Package 3   4,885
Navigation system   1,800
Cargo net   69
Floor mats 167  
Rear spoiler 344 310
Package 3   4,463
Navigation system   1,589
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 625 7,233
Options (change) 511 6,417
Destination 885 630
Total Price $41,850 $31,453
Total Invoice $39,048 $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: $5,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,340
Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,850$31,453
Adjustments for Features-5,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$31,453
Total Invoice$39,048$28,749
Adjustments for Features-4,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,089$28,749

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel 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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,705$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length192.8 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.0 ft3

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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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested330075%
Total Not Requested112525%

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