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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,735

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $29,995
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300 300  
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler 270   375
Satellite radio   350  
Xenon HID headlights   150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     100
LED headlights     1,195
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260 260  
Floor mats 121 121  
Rear spoiler 207   300
Satellite radio   304  
Xenon HID headlights   131  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Cargo net     80
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 2,230 2,460 1,995
Options (change) 1,888 2,116 1,678
Destination 605 605 895
Total Price $30,735 $33,065 $32,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,620
Model Year200620062019
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$30,735$33,065$32,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,735$31,040$30,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620062019
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,930$4,955$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,847-189

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062019
ModelMaximaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.4 in
Length193.5 in191.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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