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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,180 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $27,997 $26,229 $28,286
Sport Package 4,030    
Rear spoiler 479   370
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 950    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Sport Package 3,681    
Rear spoiler 310   291
Navigation system 1,589 1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights 839    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 7,259 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 6,419 6,211 4,289
Destination 640 695 695
Total Price $38,079 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $35,056 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,897
Model Year200720082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
Trim3.6 VR6SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,079$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-125-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,954$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$35,056$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-115-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,941$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720082008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
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
Infotainment 
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
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,105$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested320067%
Total Not Requested158033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

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