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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $19,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $19,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMaximaMaximaTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSESLVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $44,450 $47,950 $60,565
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $42,273 $45,601 $57,598
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800      
Mud guards 130 130      
Sunroof 900 900      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 150 150      
Stability control 600 600      
Floor mats 160 160      
Executive Package     9,550 9,550  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694      
Mud guards 99 99      
Sunroof 780 780      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561      
Xenon HID headlights 131 131      
Stability control 520 520      
Floor mats 121 121      
Executive Package     9,081 9,081  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 9,550 9,550 0
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 9,081 9,081 0
Destination 605 605 820 820 820
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $54,820 $58,320 $61,385
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $52,174 $55,502 $58,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,798
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMaximaMaximaTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSESLVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8620, 12620, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$54,820$58,320$61,385
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,435-6,435-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$48,385$51,885$55,075
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$3,500$6,690
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$52,174$55,502$58,418
Adjustments for Features-1810-6,124-6,124-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$46,050$49,378$52,413
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$3,328$6,363

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMaximaMaximaTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSESLVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40   
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,420$3,220$9,655$9,655$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,435$6,435$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-6,124-6,124-6,005

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaTouareg
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.9 in
Length193.5 in188.8 in
Width71.7 in76.4 in
Height58.3 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,712 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.570.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested122525%
Total Not Requested360075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested122525%
Total Not Requested360075%

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