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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: $5,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $4,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $34,450
Base Invoice $28,680 $31,550
Navigation system 1,990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Tech Package   1,850
Premium Package   3,300
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats   195
Navigation system 1,758  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Tech Package   1,605
Premium Package   2,862
Rear spoiler   298
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 3,290 5,720
Options (change) 2,906 4,911
Destination 750 760
Total Price $35,030 $40,930
Total Invoice $32,336 $37,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,342
Model Year20092011
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,030$40,930
Adjustments for Features-4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,535$40,930
Total Invoice$32,336$37,221
Adjustments for Features-4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,879$37,221

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092011
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,265$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4570

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092011
ModelTiguanMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.3 in190.6 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested63581%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested143058%
Total Not Requested104042%

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