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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: $25,294

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $14,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,545

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $13,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016
Floor mats 300 300        
Rear spoiler 405 405 360 360   360
Body kit 420 420 1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999
Navigation system     1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Sunroof       1,000 1,000  
Larger rear spoiler         499  
Floor mats 234 234        
Rear spoiler 344 344 280 280   280
Body kit 349 349 1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685
Navigation system     1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581
iPod integration     0 0 0  
Sunroof       883 883  
Larger rear spoiler         370  
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 4,149 5,149 5,639 4,149
Options (change) 927 927 3,546 4,429 4,909 3,546
Destination 885 885 750 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300 -1,300 0
Total Price $39,700 $42,950 $25,294 $27,429 $30,079 $28,179
Total Invoice $36,994 $40,024 $23,545 $25,407 $27,911 $26,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,679
Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,700$42,950$25,294$27,429$30,079$28,179
Adjustments for Features-7,265-9,7650-375-475-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,435$33,185$25,294$27,054$29,604$26,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,760$4,310$1,560
Total Invoice$36,994$40,024$23,545$25,407$27,911$26,312
Adjustments for Features-6,770-9,1000-347-441-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,224$30,924$23,545$25,060$27,470$25,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$1,515$3,925$1,530

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182010201020102010
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSETDITDI Cup EditionSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
5-speed manual  $0   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$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$250$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$0$0$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    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
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    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$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$0$0
Fog lights$125$125    
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    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200    
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$9,570$12,070$2,305$2,680$2,780$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,265$9,765$0$375$475$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,770-9,1000-347-441-1,237

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182010
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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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