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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: $26,753

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $16,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920062006
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimPlatinum2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,540 $20,290 $23,590
Floor mats 300    
Rear spoiler 405 479 479
Package 2   3,485 2,885
Cargo net   69 69
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Floor mats 234    
Rear spoiler 344 310 310
Package 2   3,184 2,636
Cargo net   55 55
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 705 5,833 5,233
Options (change) 578 5,138 4,590
Destination 995 630 630
Total Price $43,240 $26,753 $29,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,160
Model Year201920062006
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimPlatinum2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6150hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$43,240$26,753$29,453
Adjustments for Features-7,6400-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$26,753$28,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201920062006
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimPlatinum2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
HD radio$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$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  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$9,880$2,240$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,640$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-914

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192006
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 Weight3,553 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 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2156%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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