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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,660

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $35,995
Base Invoice $31,550 $34,519
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 3,920 750
Options (change) 3,350 600
Destination 760 820
Total Price $39,130 $37,565
Total Invoice $35,660 $35,939

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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: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,070
Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,130$37,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,130$36,155
Total Invoice$35,660$35,939
Adjustments for Features0-1,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,660$34,590

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,230$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,349

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
ModelMaximaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length190.6 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested68587%
Total Not Requested10013%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested20580%
Total Not Requested5020%

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