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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: $35,585

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $34,265
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $32,860
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Rear spoiler   360 375
Cargo mat     125
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Rear spoiler   282 300
Cargo mat     99
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 500
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 399
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $35,585
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $34,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $777
Model Year200720072014
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,385$36,245$35,585
Adjustments for Features-1000-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$34,079
Adjustments for Features-900-469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$33,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720072014
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$2,865$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$490
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-469

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072014
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,446 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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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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

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 link100Yes
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 Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

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