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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: $35,585

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,265 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $32,860 $25,648 $27,575
Rear spoiler 375   360
Cargo mat 125    
Floor mats   170 170
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Rear spoiler 300   282
Cargo mat 99    
Floor mats   127 127
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 500 7,710 5,470
Options (change) 399 6,650 4,677
Destination 820 625 625
Total Price $35,585 $36,385 $36,245
Total Invoice $34,079 $32,923 $32,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $777
Model Year201420072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,585$36,385$36,245
Adjustments for Features-490-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,095$36,285$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$34,079$32,923$32,877
Adjustments for Features-469-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,610$32,833$32,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$44

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420072007
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSESL
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
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,355$2,965$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-469-900

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142007
ModelPassatMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.2 in
Length191.6 in193.5 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

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