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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: $38,079

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,711

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,056

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSV3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $30,180
Base Invoice $30,600 $27,997
Premium Package 3,230  
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 370 479
Floor mats 180  
Sport Package   4,030
Navigation system   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   950
iPod integration   0
Premium Package 2,801  
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 292 310
Floor mats 135  
Sport Package   3,681
Navigation system   1,589
Xenon HID headlights   839
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 5,630 7,259
Options (change) 4,833 6,419
Destination 750 640
Total Price $39,790 $38,079
Total Invoice $36,183 $35,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $736
Model Year20102007
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSV3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$39,790$38,079
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,360$38,079
Total Invoice$36,183$35,056
Adjustments for Features-3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,792$35,056

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102007
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSV3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,470$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102007
ModelMaximaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length190.6 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested116547%
Total Not Requested130553%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Cargo net40Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested311565%
Total Not Requested166535%

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