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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: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,502

Nissan Altima 2.5 S   
Difference: $667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim2.5 SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,230 $32,550
Base Invoice $23,647 $31,249
Premium Package 2,070  
Convenience Package 1,220  
Leather Package 2,060  
Technology Package 1,780  
Fog lights 380  
Door sill trim plates 90  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 470  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Package 1,796  
Convenience Package 1,058  
Leather Package 1,787  
Technology Package 1,543  
Fog lights 292  
Door sill trim plates 68  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 375  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 8,250 130
Options (change) 7,065 100
Destination 790 820
Total Price $34,270 $33,500
Total Invoice $31,502 $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: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $932
Model Year20132017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim2.5 SR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$34,270$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,270$31,835
Total Invoice$31,502$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,502$30,570

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132017
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim2.5 SR-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
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
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,945$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,312 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 2.5 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested44551%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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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