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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: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $34,380
Base Invoice $31,600 $31,845
Rear spoiler 375 405
Cargo mat 125  
Floor mats   210
Tech Package   1,150
Value Package   1,000
Rear spoiler 300 344
Cargo mat 99  
Floor mats   159
Tech Package   1,009
Value Package   919
Options (change) 500 2,765
Options (change) 399 2,431
Destination 770 810
Total Price $34,220 $37,955
Total Invoice $32,769 $35,086

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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: $4,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,748
Model Year20122014
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$37,955
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,770$37,955
Total Invoice$32,769$35,086
Adjustments for Features-4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,338$35,086

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
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 
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$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4310

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested96097%
Total Not Requested253%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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