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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $33,230 $26,229 $28,286
Rear spoiler 375   370
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 300   291
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 375 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 300 6,211 4,289
Destination 850 695 695
Total Price $35,875 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $34,380 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,746
Model Year201820082008
ModelPassatMaximaMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,875$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,260-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$34,380$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-4,082-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,298$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820082008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,465$3,305$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,082-910

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,571 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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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