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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: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $11,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaxima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $33,410
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $30,600
Navigation Package 1,130        
Premium Package 1,440        
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 370
Autobahn Package       2,050  
Navigation system       900  
Cold Package         400
Tech Package         1,850
Xenon HID headlights         400
Monitor Package         700
Floor mats         180
Navigation Package 1,084        
Premium Package 1,382        
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 292
Autobahn Package       1,968  
Navigation system       864  
Cold Package         347
Tech Package         1,605
Xenon HID headlights         347
Monitor Package         607
Floor mats         135
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 3,900
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 3,333
Destination 770 770 770 770 750
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $38,060
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $34,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,325
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaxima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$38,060
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$33,805
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$34,683
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-3,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$30,806
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaxima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50 
Cargo mat    $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 
Rear air vents    $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio $50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive    $15
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $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
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Leather seating surfaces    $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75 
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$865$965$2,065$1,340$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-3,877

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122010
ModelJettaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length182.2 in190.6 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65082%
Total Not Requested14018%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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