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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: $14,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $13,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795 $35,182 $38,212
Navigation Package 1,130          
Premium Package 1,440          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 375 405 405
Navigation system       900    
Autobahn Package       2,050    
Floor mats         300 300
Navigation Package 1,084          
Premium Package 1,382          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300 344 344
Navigation system       864    
Autobahn Package       1,968    
Floor mats         234 234
Options (change) 2,945 375 375 3,325 705 705
Options (change) 2,766 300 300 3,132 578 578
Destination 770 770 770 770 885 885
Total Price $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697 $36,645 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,606
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M5T6M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,200-475-7,030-9,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365$32,250$33,000
Cost Above Minimum$2,000$0$260$2,875$0$750
Total Invoice$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-96-1,151-455-6,558-8,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242$30,087$30,785
Cost Above Minimum$1,919$0$251$2,761$0$698

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimTDISELSEL PremiumGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
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  
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents    $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325   
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0$0
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  
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
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Metal pedals   $75  
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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0  
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$2,265$2,365$3,465$2,740$9,295$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,200$475$7,030$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-1,151-455-6,558-8,890

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length182.2 in192.8 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.3 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 slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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