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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $34,450
Base Invoice $23,094 $31,550
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990  
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758  
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 4,395 3,545
Options (change) 3,985 3,052
Destination 700 760
Total Price $29,865 $38,755
Total Invoice $27,779 $35,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,106
Model Year20092011
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,865$38,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$36,040
Total Invoice$27,779$35,362
Adjustments for Features0-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$32,885

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092011
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$890$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,477

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,231 lb.3,557 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested63581%
Total Not Requested15019%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

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