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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: $30,930

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $20

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,350 $30,135
Base Invoice $23,495 $28,930
Premium Package 3,200  
Stability control 600  
Technology Package 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 85  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500  
Premium Package 2,776  
Stability control 520  
Technology Package 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 63  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461  
Options (change) 6,385 0
Options (change) 5,555 0
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,430 $30,930
Total Invoice $29,745 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,039
Model Year20082013
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$32,430$30,930
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,275$30,930
Total Invoice$29,745$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,686$29,725

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,790$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0590

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in99.9 in
Length182.5 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height55.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.429.9 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?
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested97532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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