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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: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $3,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $35,120
Base Invoice $32,617 $32,163
Premium Navigation Package 1,020  
FWD 0  
Tech Package   1,850
Premium Package   3,300
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats   195
Premium Navigation Package 978  
FWD 0  
Tech Package   1,605
Premium Package   2,862
Rear spoiler   298
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,020 5,720
Options (change) 978 4,911
Destination 820 780
Total Price $35,815 $41,620
Total Invoice $34,415 $37,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,395
Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$35,815$41,620
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$41,620
Total Invoice$34,415$37,854
Adjustments for Features-9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,459$37,854

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
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
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,165$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9560

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelTiguanMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in109.3 in
Length174.5 in190.6 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height65.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,394 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 Room55.0 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,
Maximum
56.1 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
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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