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Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,076

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelRoutanMaximaMaxima
TrimSEL PremiumSESL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $42,465 $25,511 $27,437
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Elite Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Elite Package   824 824
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   121 121
Options (change) 0 8,540 5,840
Options (change) 0 7,375 5,034
Destination 820 605 605
Total Price $45,100 $37,045 $36,445
Total Invoice $43,285 $33,491 $33,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,713
Model Year201220062006
ModelRoutanMaximaMaxima
TrimSEL PremiumSESL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,100$37,045$36,445
Adjustments for Features-7,810-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,290$36,845$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$43,285$33,491$33,076
Adjustments for Features-7,496-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,789$33,310$33,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220062006
ModelRoutanMaximaMaxima
TrimSEL PremiumSESL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$11,215$3,605$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,810$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,496-1810

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelRoutanMaxima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in111.2 in
Length202.5 in193.5 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		140.6 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested217576%
Total Not Requested67524%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

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