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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: $24,100

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $2,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,144

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $1,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelAltimaBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,350 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $23,495 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Stability control 600      
Door sill trim plates 85      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Stability control 520      
Door sill trim plates 63      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Options (change) 685 130 130 130
Options (change) 583 100 100 100
Destination 695 850 850 850
Total Price $26,730 $24,100 $25,000 $27,770
Total Invoice $24,773 $23,144 $24,008 $26,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,073
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelAltimaBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,730$24,100$25,000$27,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,545-3,120-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,730$21,555$21,880$24,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,920
Total Invoice$24,773$23,144$24,008$26,669
Adjustments for Features0-2,444-2,996-3,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,773$20,700$21,012$23,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$312$2,805

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelAltimaBeetleBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SECoastSEDune
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$890$3,435$4,010$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545$3,120$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-2,996-3,164

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,056 lb.3,013 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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