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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,114

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,643

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $4,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R2.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650 $16,490
Base Invoice $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421 $15,466
Braking and Airbag Package 800 800      
Floor mats 160 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 350 350 375
Sunroof 900        
Fog lights 300        
Leather Package   3,000      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800 800  
Package 1         1,620
Package 2         1,800
Alloy wheels         690
CD changer, remote         499
Braking and Airbag Package 694 694      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304 304 304 331
Sunroof 780        
Fog lights 248        
Leather Package   2,727      
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694 694  
Package 1         1,554
Package 2         1,671
Alloy wheels         641
CD changer, remote         340
Options (change) 2,510 5,110 1,310 1,310 4,984
Options (change) 2,145 4,538 1,117 1,117 4,537
Destination 605 605 605 605 640
Total Price $27,065 $29,315 $29,315 $31,565 $22,114
Total Invoice $25,049 $26,969 $27,062 $29,143 $20,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,805
Model Year20062006200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R2.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionA4M5T5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$27,065$29,315$29,315$31,565$22,114
Adjustments for Features-1,730-1,055-2,555-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,335$28,260$26,760$29,660$22,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$1,425$4,325$0
Total Invoice$25,049$26,969$27,062$29,143$20,643
Adjustments for Features-1,601-971-2,359-1,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,448$25,998$24,703$27,384$20,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$1,255$3,936$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006200620062007
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R2.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0  $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control    $400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input    $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,045$2,370$3,870$3,220$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$1,055$2,555$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,601-971-2,359-1,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062007
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in98.7 in
Length192.3 in161.1 in
Width70.4 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.627.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested247582%
Total Not Requested55018%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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