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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: $29,370

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $9,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,180 $23,945 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $29,933 $22,987 $34,772 $37,652
Navigation Package   2,005    
Autobahn Package   2,250    
Rear spoiler   375 405 405
Floor mats     220 220
Navigation Package   1,925    
Autobahn Package   2,160    
Rear spoiler   300 344 344
Floor mats     167 167
Options (change) 0 4,630 625 625
Options (change) 0 4,385 511 511
Destination 795 795 885 885
Total Price $31,975 $29,370 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $30,728 $28,167 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,354
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H200hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS7M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,975$29,370$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features-6000-4,980-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,375$29,370$33,780$34,370
Cost Above Minimum$2,005$0$0$590
Total Invoice$30,728$28,167$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features-5770-4,647-6,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,151$28,167$31,521$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$1,984$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelJettaJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumGLISLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$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 
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  
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$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$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  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,165$3,565$8,545$11,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$4,980$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments-5770-4,647-6,979

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132017
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 GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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
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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