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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: $28,265

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,940

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMaximaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $37,652 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Floor mats 220      
Rear spoiler 405 375 375  
Driver Assistance Package   695    
Lighting Package   995    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,690  
Floor mats 167      
Rear spoiler 344 300 300  
Driver Assistance Package   598    
Lighting Package   856    
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,454  
Options (change) 625 2,065 2,065 0
Options (change) 511 1,754 1,754 0
Destination 885 820 820 820
Total Price $41,850 $28,265 $29,295 $30,100
Total Invoice $39,048 $26,940 $27,927 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,780
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMaximaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,850$28,265$29,295$30,100
Adjustments for Features-6,680-9500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$27,315$29,295$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,980$2,735
Total Invoice$39,048$26,940$27,927$28,929
Adjustments for Features-6,233-9050-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,815$26,035$27,927$28,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,892$2,846

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelMaximaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPlatinum1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning $200$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$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
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  $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$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$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$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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 recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,620$3,890$2,940$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,680$950$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,233-9050-48

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172015
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.2,860 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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