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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $28,300
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $26,436
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,990
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Satellite radio   350  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   360 479
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 127 127  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,758
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Satellite radio   304  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   282 310
Options (change) 6,760 5,470 2,469
Options (change) 5,826 4,677 2,068
Destination 625 625 700
Total Price $35,435 $36,245 $31,469
Total Invoice $32,099 $32,877 $29,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $540
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$35,435$36,245$31,469
Adjustments for Features-2,600-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,835$33,145$31,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0
Total Invoice$32,099$32,877$29,204
Adjustments for Features-2,355-2,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,744$30,065$29,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$321$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLKomfort
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,405$5,905$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,355-2,8120

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072009
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.3,344 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 seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested32511%
Total Not Requested262589%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested97595%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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