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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,555

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $11,424

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,923

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $10,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelTouaregTouaregMaxima
TrimV8V10 TDISV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,750 $67,750 $34,450
Base Invoice $40,608 $61,385 $31,550
V8 Package 2 5,260    
All-weather floor mats 249 249  
Winter Package 600    
Tire-pressure monitor 450    
Premium Package     3,300
Tech Package     1,850
Floor mats     195
V8 Package 2 4,645    
All-weather floor mats 199 199  
Winter Package 530    
Tire-pressure monitor 398    
Premium Package     2,862
Tech Package     1,605
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 6,559 249 5,345
Options (change) 5,772 199 4,613
Destination 670 670 760
Total Price $51,979 $68,669 $40,555
Total Invoice $47,050 $62,254 $36,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,067
Model Year200620062011
ModelTouaregTouaregMaxima
TrimV8V10 TDISV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8310hp V10 D290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)375, 11375, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$51,979$68,669$40,555
Adjustments for Features-4,485-6,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,494$61,859$40,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,365$0
Total Invoice$47,050$62,254$36,923
Adjustments for Features-4,060-6,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,990$56,080$36,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,090$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062011
ModelTouaregTouaregMaxima
TrimV8V10 TDISV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,190$10,515$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,485$6,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,060-6,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062011
ModelTouaregMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in109.3 in
Length187.2 in190.6 in
Width75.9 in73.2 in
Height68.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,087 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Aux input50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested161565%
Total Not Requested85535%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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