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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: $2,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimVR6SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $33,597 $26,229 $28,286
Rear spoiler 479   370
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats 225    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler 310   291
Navigation system 1,589 1,561 1,561
Heated front seats 199    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 2,504 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,098 6,211 4,289
Destination 690 695 695
Total Price $39,244 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $36,385 $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: $2,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimVR6SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,244$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-425-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,819$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$36,385$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-394-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,991$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimVR6SESL
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
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Door sill trim plates $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$3,280$2,955$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-394-910

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
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
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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