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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: $35,885

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072006
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $29,950
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $27,513
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 170 170  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,589
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 127 127  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 7,350
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 6,660
Destination 625 625 630
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $37,930
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $34,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,703
Model Year200720072006
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$36,385$35,885$37,930
Adjustments for Features-3000-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$35,885$37,380
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$34,803
Adjustments for Features-2710-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,652$32,595$34,298
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072006
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESL3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,105$2,805$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710-505

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072006
ModelMaximaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.7 in
Length193.5 in188.2 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested87530%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested52551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested168032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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