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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: $33,470

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $2,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,104

Volkswagen Tiguan Sport   
Difference: $1,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguanTiguan
TrimSESLSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $32,605 $34,500
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $31,239 $33,120
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 0
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 0 0
Destination 695 695 865 865
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $33,470 $35,365
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $32,104 $33,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,036
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguanTiguan
TrimSESLSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$33,470$35,365
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,185-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$31,285$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$1,995
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$32,104$33,985
Adjustments for Features-910-2,096-2,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$30,008$31,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0$1,973

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelMaximaMaximaTiguanTiguan
TrimSESLSportSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,030$3,930$6,115$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,185$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-2,096-2,004

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20082017
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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