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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: $41,869

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,636

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $36,050
Base Invoice $38,212 $33,597
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405 479
Body kit 420 1,650
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Adaptive cruise control   975
Navigation system   1,800
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344 310
Body kit 349 1,390
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Adaptive cruise control   861
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 1,125 5,129
Options (change) 927 4,349
Destination 885 690
Total Price $42,950 $41,869
Total Invoice $40,024 $38,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,353
Model Year20182008
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,950$41,869
Adjustments for Features-4,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,935$41,869
Total Invoice$40,024$38,636
Adjustments for Features-3,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,283$38,636

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,380$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7410

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
ModelMaximaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length192.8 in188.2 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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