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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: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $6,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,940 $33,975
Base Invoice $38,212 $32,617
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Premium Navigation Package   1,020
FWD   0
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Premium Navigation Package   978
FWD   0
Options (change) 705 1,020
Options (change) 578 978
Destination 885 820
Total Price $42,530 $35,815
Total Invoice $39,675 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,261
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$42,530$35,815
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,315$35,815
Total Invoice$39,675$34,415
Adjustments for Features-2,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,676$34,415

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaTiguan
TrimPlatinumSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,620$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in102.5 in
Length192.8 in174.5 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height56.5 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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