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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $22,659 $26,229 $28,286
Autobahn Package 3,020    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Autobahn Package 2,797    
Navigation system 1,589 1,561 1,561
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 5,895 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 5,459 6,211 3,998
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $30,845 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $28,768 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,217
Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,845$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$34,085$34,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$28,768$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-1,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$30,985$31,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$110

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,690$5,055$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,150-1,884

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelJettaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.2 in
Length179.3 in193.5 in
Width70.1 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55036%
Total Not Requested97564%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55036%
Total Not Requested97564%

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