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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $6,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSV2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $29,545
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,362
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195 235
Rear spoiler 375  
Door sill trim plates   240
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146 185
Rear spoiler 298  
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 3,920 475
Options (change) 3,350 385
Destination 780 850
Total Price $39,820 $30,870
Total Invoice $36,293 $29,597

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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: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,454
Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSV2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,820$30,870
Adjustments for Features-2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,555$30,870
Total Invoice$36,293$29,597
Adjustments for Features-2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,051$29,597

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimSV2.0T GLI
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 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,405$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122018
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length190.6 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,208 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 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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