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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $6,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $4,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSESLTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $25,540
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $24,517
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 830
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio   350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 796
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio   304  
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 7,240 4,890 2,580
Options (change) 6,247 4,210 2,477
Destination 605 605 770
Total Price $35,745 $35,495 $28,890
Total Invoice $32,363 $32,252 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,121
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSESLTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine265hp V6265hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,745$35,495$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,605-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,140$32,890$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$32,363$32,252$27,764
Adjustments for Features-2,359-2,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,004$29,885$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$119$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSESLTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,995$5,995$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$2,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,359-2,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.2 in101.5 in
Length193.5 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.566.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested62522%
Total Not Requested222578%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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