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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: $31,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,877

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $23,553 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation Package 2,030    
Autobahn Package 2,290    
Rear spoiler 375   370
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Navigation Package 1,948    
Autobahn Package 2,200    
Rear spoiler 300   291
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 5,795 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 5,504 6,211 4,289
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $31,150 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $29,877 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,926
Model Year201420082008
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,150$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,150$34,985$35,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$29,877$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,332-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,877$31,803$32,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$223

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420082008
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
TrimGLISESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,355$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,332-1,244

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142008
ModelJettaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in111.2 in
Length182.2 in193.5 in
Width70.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested77536%
Total Not Requested135064%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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