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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: $37,565

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,352

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $34,380
Base Invoice $34,519 $31,845
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 350
Rear spoiler 375 405
Tech Package   1,150
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   210
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 266
Rear spoiler 300 344
Tech Package   1,009
Value Package   919
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 750 3,115
Options (change) 600 2,697
Destination 820 810
Total Price $37,565 $38,305
Total Invoice $35,939 $35,352

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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: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,145
Model Year20152014
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$37,565$38,305
Adjustments for Features-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$38,305
Total Invoice$35,939$35,352
Adjustments for Features-1,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,207$35,352

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152014
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 
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$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152014
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%
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%
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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