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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: $31,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,877

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSESLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,535
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $23,553
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio   350  
Navigation Package     2,030
Autobahn Package     2,290
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio   304  
Navigation Package     1,948
Autobahn Package     2,200
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,240 4,890 5,795
Options (change) 6,247 4,210 5,504
Destination 605 605 820
Total Price $35,745 $35,495 $31,150
Total Invoice $32,363 $32,252 $29,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,007
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSESLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,745$35,495$31,150
Adjustments for Features-405-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,090$31,150
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$32,363$32,252$29,877
Adjustments for Features-367-3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,996$31,884$29,877
Cost Above Minimum$112$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSESLGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,870$3,870$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-367-3680

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062014
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in104.4 in
Length193.5 in182.2 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.5 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 spoiler200Yes
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 Requested82529%
Total Not Requested202571%

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 GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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