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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn   
Difference: $6,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $29,945
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 2,250  
Floor mats 180 235
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
7-speed automated manual   0
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,952  
Floor mats 135 185
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
7-speed automated manual   0
Options (change) 4,730 575
Options (change) 4,082 465
Destination 695 920
Total Price $38,285 $31,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,498
Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$38,285$31,440
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$31,230

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092020
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length190.6 in185.1 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested141559%
Total Not Requested100041%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested117597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

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

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