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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: $32,885

Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line   
Difference: $6,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSRPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,770 $39,960 $29,995
Floor mats 255 220  
Rear spoiler 430 405 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     100
LED headlights     1,195
Floor mats 194 167  
Rear spoiler 364 344 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Cargo net     80
LED headlights     1,028
Options (change) 685 625 1,995
Options (change) 558 511 1,678
Destination 835 835 895
Total Price $39,290 $41,420 $32,885

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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: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,201
Model Year201620162019
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSRPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$39,290$41,420$32,885
Adjustments for Features-4,155-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,135$35,165$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162019
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSRPlatinumSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Forward collision warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,030$10,130$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,876-5,8360

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162019
ModelMaximaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length192.8 in191.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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