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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: $10,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $31,180 $23,945
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $29,933 $22,987
Floor mats 300 300    
Rear spoiler 405 405   375
Body kit 420 420    
Autobahn Package       2,250
Navigation Package       2,005
Floor mats 234 234    
Rear spoiler 344 344   300
Body kit 349 349    
Autobahn Package       2,160
Navigation Package       1,925
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 0 4,630
Options (change) 927 927 0 4,385
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $39,700 $42,950 $31,975 $29,370
Total Invoice $36,994 $40,024 $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: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,093
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6170hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7S7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,700$42,950$31,975$29,370
Adjustments for Features-5,080-7,580-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,620$35,370$31,375$29,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$2,005$0
Total Invoice$36,994$40,024$30,728$28,167
Adjustments for Features-4,734-7,064-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,260$32,960$30,151$28,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumHybrid SEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
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  
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$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
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  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$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$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,645$11,145$4,165$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$7,580$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,734-7,064-5770

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182013
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 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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