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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $12,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSVSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $30,600 $20,539 $22,075
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 180    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 135    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 3,530 900 1,200
Options (change) 3,041 864 1,152
Destination 750 770 770
Total Price $37,690 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $34,391 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,244
Model Year201020112011
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSVSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$37,690$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-4,3550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,335$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$34,391$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-3,9740-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,417$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201020112011
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSVSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,995$640$790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9740-144

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102011
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length190.6 in182.2 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65082%
Total Not Requested14018%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested102595%
Total Not Requested505%

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