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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $34,450
Base Invoice $31,600 $31,550
Cargo mat 125  
Rear spoiler 375 375
Floor mats   195
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Monitor Package   700
Cargo mat 99  
Rear spoiler 300 298
Floor mats   146
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Monitor Package   607
Options (change) 500 3,920
Options (change) 399 3,350
Destination 770 760
Total Price $34,220 $39,130
Total Invoice $32,769 $35,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,845
Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,220$39,130
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,220$39,080
Total Invoice$32,769$35,660
Adjustments for Features0-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,769$35,614

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
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
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122011
ModelPassatMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.6 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested52%
Total Not Requested25098%

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