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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 S3.5 SR2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,040 $28,970 $17,915
Base Invoice $22,534 $26,842 $17,040
Premium Package 2,070    
Convenience Package 1,070    
Floor mats 180 180  
Satellite radio     375
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 1,796    
Convenience Package 928    
Floor mats 146 146  
Satellite radio     331
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 3,320 180 1,375
Options (change) 2,870 146 1,214
Destination 780 780 700
Total Price $28,140 $29,930 $19,990
Total Invoice $26,184 $27,768 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,425
Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 S3.5 SR2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4270hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionM6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,140$29,930$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,940-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,200$27,790$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,590$0
Total Invoice$26,184$27,768$18,954
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,379$25,783$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,404$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122009
ModelAltimaAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 S3.5 SR2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,605$2,805$665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,805-1,9850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.3 in98.7 in
Length182.5 in161.1 in
Width70.7 in67.9 in
Height55.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.227.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested23026%
Total Not Requested64074%

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