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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: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $40,340
Base Invoice $33,230 $37,652
Rear spoiler 375 405
Cargo net 100  
Floor mats   220
Rear spoiler 300 344
Cargo net 80  
Floor mats   167
Options (change) 475 625
Options (change) 380 511
Destination 850 885
Total Price $35,975 $41,850
Total Invoice $34,460 $39,048

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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: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,271
Model Year20182017
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,975$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$41,510
Total Invoice$34,460$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,460$38,731

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatMaxima
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182017
ModelPassatMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in192.8 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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