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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: $27,365

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $9,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESLGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $25,995 $26,995 $29,195
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100      
Sensory Package 2,550        
Floor mats 175 175 235 235 235
Sunroof 900 900      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Stability control 600 600      
Rear spoiler   370      
Door sill trim plates     240 240 240
7-speed automated manual     0 0 0
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006      
Sensory Package 2,213        
Floor mats 131 131 185 185 185
Sunroof 780 780      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Stability control 520 520      
Rear spoiler   291      
Door sill trim plates     200 200 200
7-speed automated manual     0 0 0
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 475 475 475
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 385 385 385
Destination 695 695 895 895 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $27,365 $28,365 $30,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,982
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESLGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,450$36,520$27,365$28,365$30,565
Adjustments for Features-1,000-90000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$35,620$27,365$28,365$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$1,000$2,350

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSESLGLI SGLI 35th Anniversary EditionGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,640$3,740$3,740$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$900$0$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-909-82000-36

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082019
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.7 in
Length193.5 in185.1 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 35th Anniversary Edition

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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