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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: $28,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,230

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSLPlatinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $26,245
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $25,195
Floor mats 300 300 235
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Floor mats 234 234 185
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Cargo net     80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 705 705 1,480
Options (change) 578 578 1,185
Destination 885 885 850
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $28,575
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $27,230

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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: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,246
Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSLPlatinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,280$42,530$28,575
Adjustments for Features-2,325-4,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,955$37,705$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$27,230
Adjustments for Features-2,169-4,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,476$35,174$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaJetta
TrimSLPlatinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
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$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$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,840$9,340$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$4,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,169-4,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
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.2,931 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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