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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: $34,315

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,838

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $31,600 $34,530 $37,298
Rear spoiler 375 405 405
Cargo net 95    
Cargo mat 125    
Floor mats   220 220
Rear spoiler 300 344 344
Cargo net 69    
Cargo mat 99    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 595 625 625
Options (change) 468 511 511
Destination 770 835 835
Total Price $34,315 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $32,838 $35,876 $38,644

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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: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $626
Model Year201220162016
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,315$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,585-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$35,865$36,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470
Total Invoice$32,838$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-2,412-4,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,838$33,464$33,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$436

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220162016
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,505$6,090$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,412-4,744

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122016
ModelPassatMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in192.8 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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