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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: $35,030

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $6,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $30,990
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,680
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   1,990
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Navigation system   1,758
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 5,720 3,290
Options (change) 4,911 2,906
Destination 780 750
Total Price $41,620 $35,030
Total Invoice $37,854 $32,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,975
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimSVSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$41,620$35,030
Adjustments for Features0-495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$34,535
Total Invoice$37,854$32,336
Adjustments for Features0-457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,854$31,879

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122009
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 
Proximity key$250 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,770$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-457

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length190.6 in174.3 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,434 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 in54.8 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,
Behind R2
14.223.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.256.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested143058%
Total Not Requested104042%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested63581%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%

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