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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $34,650
Base Invoice $31,550 $33,230
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0 375
Floor mats 195  
Cargo net   100
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Floor mats 146  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 4,845 475
Options (change) 4,179 380
Destination 760 850
Total Price $40,055 $35,975
Total Invoice $36,489 $34,460

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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: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,335
Model Year20112018
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$40,055$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$31,480
Total Invoice$36,489$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-4,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,489$30,154

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,595$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,306

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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.3,571 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested116555%
Total Not Requested95045%

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