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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: $39,244

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $211

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,890

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimVR6SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $33,240
Base Invoice $33,597 $30,444
Rear spoiler 479 380
Heated front seats 225  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Package   3,700
Tech Package   1,150
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler 310 303
Heated front seats 199  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589  
Premium Package   3,209
Tech Package   998
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,504 5,425
Options (change) 2,098 4,656
Destination 690 790
Total Price $39,244 $39,455
Total Invoice $36,385 $35,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $727
Model Year20082013
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimVR6SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$39,244$39,455
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,244$39,200
Total Invoice$36,385$35,890
Adjustments for Features0-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,385$35,658

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082013
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimVR6SV
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
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
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082013
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
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 controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested139046%
Total Not Requested163054%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80081%
Total Not Requested19019%

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