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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: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $30,193
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Rear spoiler   360  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Rear spoiler   282  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 7,970 3,430 1,100
Options (change) 6,927 2,931 1,056
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $32,595 $32,455 $33,370
Total Invoice $29,798 $29,871 $32,069

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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: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,289
Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG24/31 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$33,370
Adjustments for Features-20-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$32,435$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0
Total Invoice$29,798$29,871$32,069
Adjustments for Features-18-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,780$29,853$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200720072016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLR-Line SEL
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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
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
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$3,005$3,005$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$20$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-180

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072016
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested332572%
Total Not Requested127528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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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