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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: $29,934

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $23,094 $25,511 $27,437
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Cargo net 69    
Navigation system 1,990 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Cargo net 55    
Navigation system 1,758 1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 4,464 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 4,040 6,551 4,210
Destination 700 605 605
Total Price $29,934 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $27,834 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,078
Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,934$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,934$33,320$32,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$27,834$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-2,511-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$30,156$29,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$244$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920062006
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
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 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Total Value of Features$1,355$4,130$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,511-2,340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,474 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested117541%
Total Not Requested167559%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested72594%

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