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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: $30,630

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,397

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSESL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $29,545
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $28,362
Floor mats 170 170 235
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Rear spoiler   360  
Floor mats 127 127 185
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Rear spoiler   282  
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 235
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 185
Destination 625 625 850
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $30,630
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $29,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,734
Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSESL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,385$36,245$30,630
Adjustments for Features-875-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$35,470$30,630
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$29,397
Adjustments for Features-792-7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,131$32,174$29,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$43$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200720072018
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSESL2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,515$4,415$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-792-7030

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072018
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in104.4 in
Length193.5 in183.3 in
Width71.7 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,208 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 ft315.7 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested232579%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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