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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: $36,080

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,084

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelPassatMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $34,380
Base Invoice $27,513 $31,845
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Package   2,850
Tech Package   1,150
Floor mats   210
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Navigation system 1,589  
Premium Package   2,502
Tech Package   1,009
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 5,500 4,210
Options (change) 4,941 3,670
Destination 630 810
Total Price $36,080 $39,400
Total Invoice $33,084 $36,325

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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: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,121
Model Year20062014
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)235/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$36,080$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,080$39,270
Total Invoice$33,084$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,084$36,205

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062014
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 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic + travel 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 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,440$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062014
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, rear125Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested301579%
Total Not Requested81521%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested126546%
Total Not Requested150054%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested18519%

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