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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $20,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $21,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMaximaMaxima
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,375 $46,875 $61,410 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $41,251 $44,579 $58,400 $25,511 $27,437
Executive Package 11,720 11,720      
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Satellite radio       350 350
Floor mats       160 160
Executive Package 11,145 11,145      
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Navigation system       1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Satellite radio       304 304
Floor mats       121 121
Options (change) 11,720 11,720 0 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 11,145 11,145 0 6,551 4,210
Destination 870 870 870 605 605
Total Price $55,965 $59,465 $62,280 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $53,266 $56,594 $59,270 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,889
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMaximaMaxima
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6225hp V6 D380hp V6 H265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)620, 12620, 12?, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$55,965$59,465$62,280$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-6,435-6,435-6,460-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,530$53,030$55,820$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$6,290$400$0
Total Invoice$53,266$56,594$59,270$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-6,125-6,124-6,148-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,141$50,470$53,122$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,329$5,981$234$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelTouaregTouaregTouaregMaximaMaxima
TrimVR6 FSIV6 TDIV6 TSI HybridSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$9,655$9,655$9,680$3,420$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,435$6,435$6,460$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,125-6,124-6,148-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Touareg vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelTouaregMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.9 in111.2 in
Length188.8 in193.5 in
Width76.4 in71.7 in
Height68.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,712 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated second row seats200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182532%
Total Not Requested394068%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated second row seats200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50No
Wood trim300No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182532%
Total Not Requested394068%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested207573%
Total Not Requested77527%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%

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