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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: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,385

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $36,050
Base Invoice $31,550 $33,597
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 375 479
Floor mats 195  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 298 310
Floor mats 146  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 5,720 2,504
Options (change) 4,911 2,098
Destination 760 690
Total Price $40,930 $39,244
Total Invoice $37,221 $36,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $604
Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$40,930$39,244
Adjustments for Features-2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,675$39,244
Total Invoice$37,221$36,385
Adjustments for Features-2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,989$36,385

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVVR6
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$4,770$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2320

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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