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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: $7,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,230

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimKomfortSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $32,860
Base Invoice $25,412 $30,097
Navigation system 1,990  
Rear spoiler 479 370
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   2,400
Xenon HID headlights   400
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 1,758  
Rear spoiler 310 292
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   2,082
Xenon HID headlights   347
Bluetooth cell phone link   260
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 2,469 4,050
Options (change) 2,068 3,463
Destination 750 695
Total Price $30,414 $37,605
Total Invoice $28,230 $34,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,916
Model Year20102009
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimKomfortSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$30,414$37,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,414$35,290
Total Invoice$28,230$34,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,230$32,146

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102009
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimKomfortSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,115$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,109

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,344 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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