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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,885

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $27,513 $25,648 $27,575
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Sport Package 300    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   170 170
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Sport Package 274    
Navigation system 1,589 1,561 1,561
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   127 127
Options (change) 7,350 7,710 5,110
Options (change) 6,660 6,650 4,395
Destination 630 625 625
Total Price $37,930 $36,385 $35,885
Total Invoice $34,803 $32,923 $32,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,703
Model Year200620072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,930$36,385$35,885
Adjustments for Features-550-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$36,085$35,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$34,803$32,923$32,595
Adjustments for Features-505-2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,298$32,652$32,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$57$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
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$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,355$3,105$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-505-2710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062007
ModelPassatMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in111.2 in
Length188.2 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested168032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested87530%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50049%
Total Not Requested52551%

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