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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: $19,125

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,914

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.5 SESSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,350 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $23,495 $16,381 $19,538
Stability control 600    
Sunroof   1,000  
Stability control 520    
Sunroof   883  
Options (change) 600 1,000 0
Options (change) 520 883 0
Destination 695 650 650
Total Price $26,645 $19,125 $21,175
Total Invoice $24,710 $17,914 $20,188

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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: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,461
Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.5 SESSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,645$19,125$21,175
Adjustments for Features-1,4400-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,205$19,125$19,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$24,710$17,914$20,188
Adjustments for Features-1,3350-1,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,375$17,914$18,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$877

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082008
ModelAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim3.5 SESSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,940$500$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3350-1,397

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in98.7 in
Length182.5 in161.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height55.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.427.2 ft3

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