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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: $32,430

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,350 $32,550
Base Invoice $23,495 $31,249
Premium Package 3,200  
Technology Package 2,000  
Stability control 600  
Door sill trim plates 85  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Package 2,776  
Technology Package 1,735  
Stability control 520  
Door sill trim plates 63  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 6,385 130
Options (change) 5,555 100
Destination 695 820
Total Price $32,430 $33,500
Total Invoice $29,745 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $484
Model Year20082017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$32,430$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,430$31,480
Total Invoice$29,745$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,745$30,229

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,340$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,940

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in100.0 in
Length182.5 in168.4 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height55.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,104 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested232577%
Total Not Requested70023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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