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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: $37,500

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,177

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $33,240
Base Invoice $34,519 $30,444
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 245
Rear spoiler 375 380
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,150
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 195
Rear spoiler 300 303
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   998
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 750 3,470
Options (change) 600 2,943
Destination 820 790
Total Price $37,565 $37,500
Total Invoice $35,939 $34,177

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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 SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $509
Model Year20152013
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?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,565$37,500
Adjustments for Features-1,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,255$37,500
Total Invoice$35,939$34,177
Adjustments for Features-1,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,686$34,177

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152013
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 app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,440$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2530

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,423 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested88590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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