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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,241

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $928

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Model Year20102017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,770 $32,550
Base Invoice $25,732 $31,249
Leather Package 2,060  
Premium Package 1,420  
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 85  
Floor mats 175  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Leather Package 1,787  
Premium Package 1,232  
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 63  
Floor mats 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 5,520 130
Options (change) 4,759 100
Destination 750 820
Total Price $34,040 $33,500
Total Invoice $31,241 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $839
Model Year20102017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,040$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$31,660
Total Invoice$31,241$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,241$30,402

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRR-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
Cargo mat$40 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,945$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102017
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 Weight3,301 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
8.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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