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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: $39,805

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,669

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaRoutan
TrimSVSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $34,380 $44,280
Base Invoice $31,845 $42,465
Premium Package 2,850  
Tech Package 1,150  
Floor mats 210  
Rear spoiler 405  
Premium Package 2,502  
Tech Package 1,009  
Floor mats 159  
Rear spoiler 344  
Options (change) 4,615 0
Options (change) 4,014 0
Destination 810 820
Total Price $39,805 $45,100
Total Invoice $36,669 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40
Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaRoutan
TrimSVSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine290hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$39,805$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-6,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,805$38,165
Total Invoice$36,669$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,669$36,629

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
ModelMaximaRoutan
TrimSVSEL Premium
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
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,205$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,656

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,556 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 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		14.2140.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested129047%
Total Not Requested147553%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested91092%
Total Not Requested758%

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