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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: $6,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $34,650
Base Invoice $38,212 $33,230
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Cargo net   100
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 705 475
Options (change) 578 380
Destination 885 850
Total Price $42,530 $35,975
Total Invoice $39,675 $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: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,805
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,530$35,975
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,090$35,975
Total Invoice$39,675$34,460
Adjustments for Features-4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,265$34,460

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,430$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
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.3,571 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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