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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: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,336

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $6,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $40,340
Base Invoice $28,680 $37,652
Navigation system 1,990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Floor mats   220
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation system 1,758  
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Floor mats   167
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 3,290 625
Options (change) 2,906 511
Destination 750 885
Total Price $35,030 $41,850
Total Invoice $32,336 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,339
Model Year20092017
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,030$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,030$38,235
Total Invoice$32,336$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,336$35,675

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092017
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,505$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,373

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092017
ModelTiguanMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.3 in192.8 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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