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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: $37,630

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,529

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $4,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $40,340
Base Invoice $27,513 $37,652
Luxury #2 Package 5,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Floor mats   220
Luxury #2 Package 4,797  
Navigation system 1,589  
Floor mats   167
Options (change) 7,050 220
Options (change) 6,386 167
Destination 630 885
Total Price $37,630 $41,445
Total Invoice $34,529 $38,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $566
Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$37,630$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$37,580
Total Invoice$34,529$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-3,609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,529$35,095

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,590$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,609

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062017
ModelPassatMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in192.8 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.3 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
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 net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested401576%
Total Not Requested126524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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