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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: $2,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $31,450
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $30,193
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Floor mats 119 119  
Satellite radio 304 304  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 1,100
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 1,056
Destination 605 605 820
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $33,370
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $32,069

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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: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,726
Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/31 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$33,370
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$32,069
Adjustments for Features-1840-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$30,349
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line SEL
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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
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$2,795$2,595$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-1,720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
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

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested347580%
Total Not Requested85020%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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