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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: $32,765

Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn   
Difference: $10,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $30,745
Floor mats 300 235
Body kit 420  
Rear spoiler 405  
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
Remote start   450
7-speed automated manual   0
Floor mats 234 185
Body kit 349  
Rear spoiler 344  
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Remote start   350
7-speed automated manual   0
Options (change) 1,125 1,025
Options (change) 927 815
Destination 885 995
Total Price $42,950 $32,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,927
Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,950$32,765
Adjustments for Features-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,350$32,765

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaJetta
TrimPlatinumGLI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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 
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 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,490$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182021
ModelMaximaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length192.8 in185.1 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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