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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: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,877

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,612

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Model Year20142011
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,535 $34,450
Base Invoice $23,553 $31,550
Autobahn Package 2,290  
Navigation Package 2,030  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Rear spoiler 375 0
Monitor Package   700
Sport Package   2,100
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   195
Autobahn Package 2,200  
Navigation Package 1,948  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Rear spoiler 300 0
Monitor Package   607
Sport Package   1,821
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 5,795 4,845
Options (change) 5,504 4,179
Destination 820 760
Total Price $31,150 $40,055
Total Invoice $29,877 $36,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,546
Model Year20142011
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$31,150$40,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,150$38,885
Total Invoice$29,877$36,489
Adjustments for Features0-1,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,877$35,423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142011
ModelJettaMaxima
TrimGLISV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,940$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,066

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,158 lb.3,556 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested94044%
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%

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