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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: $39,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,719

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $35,995
Base Invoice $38,212 $34,519
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375
Body kit 420 1,900
Cargo net   100
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 300
Body kit 349 1,700
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 1,500 2,750
Options (change) 1,218 2,380
Destination 885 820
Total Price $43,325 $39,565
Total Invoice $40,315 $37,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,056
Model Year20182015
ModelMaximaPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,325$39,565
Adjustments for Features-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$39,565
Total Invoice$40,315$37,719
Adjustments for Features-3,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,663$37,719

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,105$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6520

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,423 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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