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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: $30,914

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,823

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,755

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Model Year20082014
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $34,380
Base Invoice $22,659 $31,845
Autobahn Package 3,020  
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo net 69  
Sport Package   2,000
Tech Package   1,150
Floor mats   210
Autobahn Package 2,797  
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Cargo net 55  
Sport Package   1,755
Tech Package   1,009
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 5,964 3,360
Options (change) 5,514 2,923
Destination 650 810
Total Price $30,914 $38,550
Total Invoice $28,823 $35,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,306
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,605
Model Year20082014
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$30,914$38,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,914$36,220
Total Invoice$28,823$35,578
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,823$33,428

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082014
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082014
ModelJettaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.2 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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested141547%
Total Not Requested160053%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%

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