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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: $10,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSLPlatinumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,540 $41,540 $25,540
Floor mats 300 300  
Navigation system     830
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Floor mats 234 234  
Navigation system     796
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 300 300 2,580
Options (change) 234 234 2,477
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $39,835 $42,835 $28,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,770
Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSLPlatinumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6140hp I4 D
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)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$39,835$42,835$28,890
Adjustments for Features-5,680-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,155$34,655$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta SportWagen
TrimSLPlatinumTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 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
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
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 
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
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 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,720$10,220$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$8,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-175-2350

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20192012
ModelMaximaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length192.8 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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