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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguan
TrimSESLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $37,650
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $36,145
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
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 695 695 865
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $38,515
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $37,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,770
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguan
TrimSESLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$38,515
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$36,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$37,010
Adjustments for Features-910-2,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$34,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguan
TrimSESLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$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  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,030$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-2,196

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,404 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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