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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: $31,469

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $7,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,300 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $26,436 $34,772 $37,652
Navigation system 1,990    
Rear spoiler 479 405 405
Floor mats   220 220
Navigation system 1,758    
Rear spoiler 310 344 344
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 2,469 625 625
Options (change) 2,068 511 511
Destination 700 885 885
Total Price $31,469 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $29,204 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,098
Model Year200920172017
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,469$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-5,215-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,469$33,545$34,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$29,204$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-4,866-7,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,204$31,302$31,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920172017
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,430$8,645$11,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,866-7,198

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,344 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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