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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420132013
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSVHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $31,845 $29,933 $22,987
Sport Package 2,000    
Tech Package 1,150    
Floor mats 210    
Autobahn Package     2,250
Navigation Package     2,005
Rear spoiler     375
Sport Package 1,755    
Tech Package 1,009    
Floor mats 159    
Autobahn Package     2,160
Navigation Package     1,925
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 3,360 0 4,630
Options (change) 2,923 0 4,385
Destination 810 795 795
Total Price $38,550 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $35,578 $30,728 $28,167

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,831
Model Year201420132013
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSVHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,550$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-2,795-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$31,375$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$35,578$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-2,580-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,998$30,151$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201420132013
ModelMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSVHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio  $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 driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,710$2,515$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,795$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,580-5770

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20142013
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested154051%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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