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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $8,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,920 $17,180
Base Invoice $25,813 $16,107
Floor mats 210  
Sunroof 800  
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
Satellite radio   375
Floor mats 159  
Sunroof 702  
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 1,010 3,520
Options (change) 861 3,251
Destination 810 630
Total Price $29,740 $21,330
Total Invoice $27,484 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,017
Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine182hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,740$21,330
Adjustments for Features-3,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,975$21,330
Total Invoice$27,484$19,988
Adjustments for Features-3,4790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,005$19,988

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,480$715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4790

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142006
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in98.7 in
Length191.5 in161.1 in
Width72.0 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.427.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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