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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: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $25,450
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $24,433
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     5,925
6-speed automated manual     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     5,688
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 7,025
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 6,744
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $33,295
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $31,997

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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: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,949
Model Year200720072015
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16235/40-19
Total Price$32,595$32,455$33,295
Adjustments for Features-820-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,775$31,635$33,295
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$31,997
Adjustments for Features-750-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$29,116$31,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$68$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072015
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $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
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,380$3,380$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-750-7550

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072015
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-dash200No
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 lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested332572%
Total Not Requested127528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested170093%
Total Not Requested1257%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested355069%
Total Not Requested157531%

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