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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: $29,934

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,361

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $24,770
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $23,094
Floor mats 300 300  
Body kit 420 420  
Autobahn Package     2,405
Navigation system     1,990
Cargo net     69
Floor mats 234 234  
Body kit 349 349  
Autobahn Package     2,227
Navigation system     1,758
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 720 720 4,464
Options (change) 583 583 4,040
Destination 885 885 700
Total Price $39,295 $42,545 $29,934
Total Invoice $36,650 $39,680 $27,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,733
Model Year201820182009
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,295$42,545$29,934
Adjustments for Features-5,450-7,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,845$34,595$29,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,650$39,680$27,834
Adjustments for Features-5,083-7,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,567$32,265$27,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182009
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $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 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,255$10,755$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$7,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,083-7,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
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.3,231 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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
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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