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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $15,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,540 $41,540 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Floor mats 300 300        
Rear spoiler 405 405 375 375 375 375
Premium Package     1,440      
Navigation Package     1,130      
Autobahn Package           2,050
Navigation system           900
Floor mats 234 234        
Rear spoiler 344 344 300 300 300 300
Premium Package     1,382      
Navigation Package     1,084      
Autobahn Package           1,968
Navigation system           864
Options (change) 705 705 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 578 578 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 995 995 770 770 770 770
Total Price $40,240 $43,240 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,255
Model Year201920192012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,240$43,240$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-7,030-9,5300-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$33,710$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$2,000$0$260$2,875

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201920192012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimSLPlatinumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150  $150
5-speed manual   $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$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$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$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$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175    
Rear air vents$100$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125  $125
HD radio$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$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
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$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200    
Metal pedals     $75
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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$9,295$11,795$2,265$2,365$3,465$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,030$9,530$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-275-3470-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,553 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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