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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $33,597
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler   360 479
Heated front seats     225
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 127 127  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,589
Rear spoiler   282 310
Heated front seats     199
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 2,504
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 2,098
Destination 625 625 690
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $39,244
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,135
Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,385$36,245$39,244
Adjustments for Features-1000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$38,794
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$36,385
Adjustments for Features-900-417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$35,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072008
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLVR6
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
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 
Infotainment 
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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,855$2,755$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-417

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072008
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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