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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: $9,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,877

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $24,535
Base Invoice $32,163 $23,553
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0 375
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Navigation Package   2,030
Autobahn Package   2,290
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation Package   1,948
Autobahn Package   2,200
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,845 5,795
Options (change) 4,179 5,504
Destination 780 820
Total Price $40,745 $31,150
Total Invoice $37,122 $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: $8,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,179
Model Year20122014
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,745$31,150
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,575$31,150
Total Invoice$37,122$29,877
Adjustments for Features-1,0660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,056$29,877

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122014
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSVGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,110$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0660

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,158 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested94044%
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 camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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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