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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelAltimaAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $16,381 $19,538
Stability control 900 900    
Sport Package 1,300      
Floor mats 170 170    
Rear spoiler   360 479 479
Heated front seats     225  
Sunroof     1,000  
CD changer, remote     499 499
Stability control 780 780    
Sport Package 1,127      
Floor mats 134 134    
Rear spoiler   282 310 310
Heated front seats     199  
Sunroof     883  
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 2,370 1,430 2,203 978
Options (change) 2,041 1,196 1,732 650
Destination 625 625 650 650
Total Price $26,995 $30,455 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $24,912 $28,136 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,486
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelAltimaAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6CVT-6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,995$30,455$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-1,465-5,2900-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,530$25,165$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$365$0$0$575
Total Invoice$24,912$28,136$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-1,352-4,8870-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,560$23,249$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$311$0$0$899

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelAltimaAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$2,430$6,255$965$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$5,290$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,352-4,8870-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20072008
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in98.7 in
Length189.8 in161.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.927.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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