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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: $35,975

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $35,120
Base Invoice $33,230 $32,163
Rear spoiler 375 0
Cargo net 100  
Sport Package   2,100
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler 300 0
Cargo net 80  
Sport Package   1,821
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 475 4,845
Options (change) 380 4,179
Destination 850 780
Total Price $35,975 $40,745
Total Invoice $34,460 $37,122

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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: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,968
Model Year20182012
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,975$40,745
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,480$40,745
Total Invoice$34,460$37,122
Adjustments for Features-4,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,154$37,122

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Total Value of Features$7,090$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,571 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested116555%
Total Not Requested95045%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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