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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,030

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $1,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTiguanMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $28,680 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 1,990 1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,300    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Navigation system 1,758 1,561 1,561
Panoramic sunroof 1,148    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,290 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,906 6,211 4,289
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $35,030 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $32,336 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,654
Model Year200920082008
ModelTiguanMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,030$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,005$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$32,336$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-946-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,390$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelTiguanMaximaMaxima
TrimSELSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,280$4,355$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-946-910

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelTiguanMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.2 in
Length174.3 in193.5 in
Width71.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.5 ft3

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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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

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