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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaRoutan
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $37,390
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $35,857
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 0
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 0
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $38,210
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Routan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $355
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaRoutan
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine255hp V6255hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,450$36,520$38,210
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$36,677
Adjustments for Features-910-3,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$33,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaRoutan
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,105$5,005$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-3,278

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase111.2 in121.2 in
Length193.5 in202.5 in
Width71.7 in76.9 in
Height58.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.5140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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