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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: $28,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,230

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8T SELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,245 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $25,195 $34,772 $37,652
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Floor mats 235 220 220
Remote start 450    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Cargo net 100    
Rear spoiler   405 405
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270    
Floor mats 185 167 167
Remote start 350    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Cargo net 80    
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 1,480 625 625
Options (change) 1,185 511 511
Destination 850 885 885
Total Price $28,575 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $27,230 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,862
Model Year201820172017
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8T SELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,575$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,575$36,535$37,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$27,230$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-2,076-4,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,230$34,092$34,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$547

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820172017
ModelJettaMaximaMaxima
Trim1.8T SELSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25 $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$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  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200  
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 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,615$6,840$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,076-4,409

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,931 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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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