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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: $32,785

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $4,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $29,995
Monitor Package 700  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375 375
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
LED headlights   1,195
Monitor Package 607  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298 300
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
LED headlights   1,028
Options (change) 2,070 1,895
Options (change) 1,745 1,598
Destination 760 895
Total Price $37,280 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,165
Model Year20112019
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$37,280$32,785
Adjustments for Features-4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$32,785

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112019
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimSVSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive, small$5 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Visor mirror, driver $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,635$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112019
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.3,274 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

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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