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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: $9,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $7,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSVTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,450 $25,540
Base Invoice $31,550 $24,517
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Navigation system   830
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation system   796
Panoramic sunroof   1,681
Options (change) 3,545 2,580
Options (change) 3,052 2,477
Destination 760 770
Total Price $38,755 $28,890
Total Invoice $35,362 $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: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,947
Model Year20112012
ModelMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSVTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$38,755$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,850$28,890
Total Invoice$35,362$27,764
Adjustments for Features-2,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,711$27,764

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112012
ModelMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSVTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,695$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6510

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112012
ModelMaximaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length190.6 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.8 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.266.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65082%
Total Not Requested14018%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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