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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: $8,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $23,094 $34,772 $37,652
Navigation system 1,990    
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Cargo net 69    
Floor mats   220 220
Navigation system 1,758    
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Cargo net 55    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 4,464 220 220
Options (change) 4,040 167 167
Destination 700 885 885
Total Price $29,934 $38,355 $41,445
Total Invoice $27,834 $35,824 $38,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,993
Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,934$38,355$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,350-7,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,934$33,005$33,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$27,834$35,824$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-4,997-7,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$30,827$31,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$546

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920172017
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$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$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,805$8,155$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,350$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,997-7,331

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092017
ModelJettaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in109.3 in
Length179.3 in192.8 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0No
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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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