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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: $35,310

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,932

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $34,445
Base Invoice $30,097 $33,067
Tech Package 1,850  
Premium Package 3,450  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370  
Tech Package 1,605  
Premium Package 2,993  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292  
Options (change) 5,850 0
Options (change) 5,025 0
Destination 695 865
Total Price $39,405 $35,310
Total Invoice $35,817 $33,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,403
Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$39,405$35,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$33,730
Total Invoice$35,817$33,932
Adjustments for Features0-1,518
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,817$32,414

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,110$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,518

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length190.6 in174.5 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.256.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested117597%
Total Not Requested403%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested99036%

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