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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,770 $23,395
Base Invoice $25,732 $22,459
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 1,420  
Leather Package 2,060  
Floor mats 175  
Door sill trim plates 85  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,232  
Leather Package 1,787  
Floor mats 134  
Door sill trim plates 63  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 5,520 5,600
Options (change) 4,759 5,276
Destination 750 770
Total Price $34,040 $29,765
Total Invoice $31,241 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,281
Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,040$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,455$29,765
Total Invoice$31,241$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,786$28,505

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRTurbo
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
Cargo mat$40 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,770$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4550

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,301 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
8.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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