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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $14,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $20,539 $22,075
Floor mats 300 300    
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Floor mats 234 234    
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 300 300 900 1,200
Options (change) 234 234 864 1,152
Destination 885 885 770 770
Total Price $38,875 $42,125 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $36,301 $39,331 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,470
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$38,875$42,125$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-7,130-9,6300-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,745$32,495$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,750
Total Invoice$36,301$39,331$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-6,658-8,9910-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,643$30,340$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$697$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app $25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$9,120$11,620$1,990$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,130$9,630$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,658-8,9910-144

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182011
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in104.4 in
Length192.8 in182.2 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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