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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: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $5,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $4,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $25,412 $25,648 $27,575
Rear spoiler 479   360
Navigation system 1,990 1,800 1,800
Floor mats   170 170
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Satellite radio     350
Rear spoiler 310   282
Navigation system 1,758 1,561 1,561
Floor mats   127 127
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 2,469 7,360 5,470
Options (change) 2,068 6,346 4,677
Destination 750 625 625
Total Price $30,414 $36,035 $36,245
Total Invoice $28,230 $32,619 $32,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,854
Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,414$36,035$36,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,414$33,235$33,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$110
Total Invoice$28,230$32,619$32,877
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-2,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,230$30,084$30,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$162

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,505$5,305$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,535-2,631

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,344 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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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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested252586%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

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