Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010 Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2008
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,414

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $3,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $2,692

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $25,412 $26,229 $28,286
Rear spoiler 479   370
Navigation system 1,990 1,800 1,800
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler 310   291
Navigation system 1,758 1,561 1,561
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 2,469 4,575 4,945
Options (change) 2,068 3,998 4,289
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $30,414 $33,900 $36,520
Total Invoice $28,230 $30,922 $33,270

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes or Nissan Maxima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,597
Model Year201020082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimKomfortSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,414$33,900$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,414$32,700$33,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$945
Total Invoice$28,230$30,922$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,230$29,827$30,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$824

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020082008
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
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
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
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
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$2,905$4,105$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,095-2,619

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102008
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

Return to top

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 seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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 seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.