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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,210 $25,450
Base Invoice $26,139 $24,433
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  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
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  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 5,520 5,925
Options (change) 4,759 5,688
Destination 760 820
Total Price $34,490 $32,195
Total Invoice $31,658 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72
Model Year20112015
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,490$32,195
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$32,195
Total Invoice$31,658$30,941
Adjustments for Features-7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,869$30,941

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SRR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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 warning, rear $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,720$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
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.3,056 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
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55044%
Total Not Requested70056%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested355069%
Total Not Requested157531%

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