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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $700

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguan
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $33,975
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $32,617
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 0
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 0
Destination 605 605 820
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $34,795
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $33,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $804
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguan
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$34,795
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$33,437
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$31,448
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguan
TrimSESLSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,745$3,545$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,989

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in102.5 in
Length193.5 in174.5 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.556.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested112539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40052%
Total Not Requested37548%

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