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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: $7,661

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $28,300
Base Invoice $31,550 $26,436
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375 479
Navigation system   1,990
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298 310
Navigation system   1,758
Options (change) 3,920 2,469
Options (change) 3,350 2,068
Destination 760 700
Total Price $39,130 $31,469
Total Invoice $35,660 $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: $5,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,141
Model Year20112009
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
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)245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$39,130$31,469
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,590$31,469
Total Invoice$35,660$29,204
Adjustments for Features-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,345$29,204

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVKomfort
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
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,555$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3150

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112009
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.3,344 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested63581%
Total Not Requested15019%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

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