Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2018 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,119

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,581

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,594

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,400

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSLPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $28,300
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $26,436
Floor mats 300 300  
Rear spoiler 405 405 479
Body kit 420 420 1,650
Navigation system     1,990
Floor mats 234 234  
Rear spoiler 344 344 310
Body kit 349 349 1,390
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 4,119
Options (change) 927 927 3,458
Destination 885 885 700
Total Price $39,700 $42,950 $33,119
Total Invoice $36,994 $40,024 $30,594

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,447
Model Year201820182009
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSLPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 1180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$39,700$42,950$33,119
Adjustments for Features-5,315-7,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$35,135$33,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,994$40,024$30,594
Adjustments for Features-4,953-7,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,041$32,741$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182009
ModelMaximaMaximaPassat
TrimSLPlatinumKomfort
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
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  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,745$11,245$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$7,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,953-7,2830

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182009
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.3,344 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.