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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: $30,100

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $12,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,929

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $11,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaMaxima
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $29,280 $40,940
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,109 $38,212
Body kit     420
Floor mats     300
Rear spoiler     405
Body kit     349
Floor mats     234
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 0 0 1,125
Options (change) 0 0 927
Destination 820 820 885
Total Price $31,940 $30,100 $42,950
Total Invoice $30,694 $28,929 $40,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,616
Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaMaxima
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H210hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionS7M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,940$30,100$42,950
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$30,100$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$940$0$0
Total Invoice$30,694$28,929$40,024
Adjustments for Features-8650-5,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$28,929$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201620162018
ModelJettaJettaMaxima
TrimHybrid SEL Premium2.0T GLI SELPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $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 fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,990$3,090$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-8650-5,479

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162018
ModelJettaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in109.3 in
Length183.3 in192.8 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,940 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 Volume15.7 ft314.3 ft3

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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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