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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $31,845 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Tech Package 1,150        
Value Package 1,000        
Floor mats 210        
Rear spoiler 405 375 375 375 375
Premium Package   1,440      
Navigation Package   1,130      
Autobahn Package         2,050
Navigation system         900
Tech Package 1,009        
Value Package 919        
Floor mats 159        
Rear spoiler 344 300 300 300 300
Premium Package   1,382      
Navigation Package   1,084      
Autobahn Package         1,968
Navigation system         864
Options (change) 2,765 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 2,431 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 810 770 770 770 770
Total Price $37,955 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $35,086 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,134
Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,955$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,7550-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$35,086$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-3,4710-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,615$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012201220122012
ModelMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSVTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150  $150
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$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$225$225
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50 
iPod integration $100$100$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    
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals    $75
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,620$865$965$2,065$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,755$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4710-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142012
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85086%
Total Not Requested13514%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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