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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelAltimaBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,390 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,456 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Package 3,200    
Stability control 600    
Technology Package 2,000    
Door sill trim plates 85    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Premium Package 2,776    
Stability control 520    
Technology Package 1,735    
Door sill trim plates 63    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 6,385 5,300 0
Options (change) 5,556 5,088 0
Destination 695 820 795
Total Price $33,470 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $30,707 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $274
Model Year200920142014
ModelAltimaBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,470$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,1800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,290$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$30,707$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-1,0830-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,624$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920142014
ModelAltimaBeetleBeetle
Trim3.5 SER-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$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$3,115$1,935$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0830-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,355 lb.3,056 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested330071%
Total Not Requested132529%

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