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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $26,995
Base Invoice $37,652 $25,915
Floor mats 220 235
Rear spoiler 405 375
Floor mats 167 185
Rear spoiler 344 300
Options (change) 625 610
Options (change) 511 485
Destination 885 820
Total Price $41,850 $28,425
Total Invoice $39,048 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648
Model Year20172017
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,850$28,425
Adjustments for Features-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,370$28,425
Total Invoice$39,048$27,220
Adjustments for Features-4,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,868$27,220

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,395$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172017
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length192.8 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.7 ft3

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