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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: $36,380

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,358

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $1,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $32,860
Base Invoice $27,513 $30,097
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Sport Package 300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800  
Tech Package   2,250
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   180
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Sport Package 274 1,995
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589  
Tech Package   1,952
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 5,800 4,730
Options (change) 5,215 4,082
Destination 630 695
Total Price $36,380 $38,285
Total Invoice $33,358 $34,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,718
Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,380$38,285
Adjustments for Features-2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,160$38,285
Total Invoice$33,358$34,874
Adjustments for Features-2020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,156$34,874

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Media drive $15
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in190.6 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested289075%
Total Not Requested94025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested151563%
Total Not Requested90037%

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