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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: $40,745

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,122

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaRoutan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $35,120 $33,600
Base Invoice $32,163 $31,323
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Navigation Package   2,475
Premium Package   4,900
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Navigation Package   2,185
Premium Package   4,538
Options (change) 4,845 7,375
Options (change) 4,179 6,723
Destination 780 750
Total Price $40,745 $41,725
Total Invoice $37,122 $38,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,822
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaRoutan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6251hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$40,745$41,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$36,890
Total Invoice$37,122$38,796
Adjustments for Features0-4,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,122$34,300

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaRoutan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,605$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,496

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase109.3 in121.2 in
Length190.6 in202.5 in
Width73.2 in76.9 in
Height57.8 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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		14.2 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.283.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.2141.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested104049%
Total Not Requested107551%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested20580%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested116582%
Total Not Requested25018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested202553%
Total Not Requested180047%

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