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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $25,450
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $24,433
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,925
6-speed automated manual     1,100
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,688
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 7,025
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 6,744
Destination 605 605 820
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $33,295
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $31,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,423
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$31,865$31,115$33,295
Adjustments for Features-2000-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$32,305
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$31,997
Adjustments for Features-1840-951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$31,046
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,070$2,870$3,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-951

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062015
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in100.0 in
Length192.3 in168.4 in
Width70.4 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.629.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested332577%
Total Not Requested100023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested310060%
Total Not Requested202540%

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