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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $33,230
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   370 375
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   291 300
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 375
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 300
Destination 695 695 850
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $35,875
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,746
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSESLV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,450$36,520$35,875
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$34,380
Adjustments for Features-910-4,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$30,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,205$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-4,082

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082018
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.3,571 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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