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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $19,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $20,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaTouareg
TrimSESLVR6 FSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $43,375
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $41,251
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  
Executive Package     11,720
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  
Executive Package     11,145
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 11,720
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 11,145
Destination 695 695 870
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $55,965
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $53,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,806
Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaTouareg
TrimSESLVR6 FSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17265/50-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$55,965
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$50,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$53,266
Adjustments for Features-910-5,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$47,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year200820082012
ModelMaximaMaximaTouareg
TrimSESLVR6 FSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,705$3,605$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-5,416

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,579 lb.4,711 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

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%

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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested232540%
Total Not Requested344060%

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