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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $848

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Model Year2007200720142014
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Package 4,400      
Stability control 900 900    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 170 170    
Rear spoiler   360    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
6-speed automated manual     1,100 1,100
Premium Package 3,817      
Stability control 780 780    
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462      
Floor mats 134 134    
Rear spoiler   282    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
6-speed automated manual     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 6,144 1,056
Destination 625 625 820 795
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year2007200720142014
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$32,595$32,455$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-1,470-1,4700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,125$30,985$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$575$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-1,344-1,3530-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,454$28,518$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$64$553$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2007200720142014
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar 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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,580$3,580$2,110$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$1,470$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,344-1,3530-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072014
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.0 in
Length189.8 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.929.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested337573%
Total Not Requested122527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355077%
Total Not Requested107523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

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

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