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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: $23,295

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $15,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,860

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $14,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $34,530 $37,298
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Rear spoiler 360 360   360 405 405
Sunroof   1,000 1,000      
Larger rear spoiler     499      
Floor mats         220 220
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581    
iPod integration 0 0 0      
Rear spoiler 280 280   280 344 344
Sunroof   883 883      
Larger rear spoiler     370      
Floor mats         167 167
Options (change) 2,150 3,150 3,289 2,150 625 625
Options (change) 1,861 2,744 2,834 1,861 511 511
Destination 750 750 750 750 835 835
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $23,295 $25,430 $27,729 $26,180 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $21,860 $23,722 $25,836 $24,627 $35,876 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,424
Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,295$25,430$27,729$26,180$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-7,065-9,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,295$25,055$27,254$24,855$31,385$31,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$3,959$1,560$0$470
Total Invoice$21,860$23,722$25,836$24,627$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-350-443-1,246-6,592-8,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,860$23,372$25,393$23,381$29,284$29,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,512$3,533$1,521$0$436

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020102010201020162016
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$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$250$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$0$0$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
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
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Larger rear spoiler  $200   
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $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$0$0  
Fog lights    $125$125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100$100
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat     $200
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$2,305$2,680$2,780$3,630$9,370$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$7,065$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-350-443-1,246-6,592-8,924

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102016
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
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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