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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,350 $31,450
Base Invoice $30,138 $30,193
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 135  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 106  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Options (change) 890 0
Options (change) 716 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $34,065 $32,270
Total Invoice $31,679 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year20152016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,065$32,270
Adjustments for Features-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,185$32,270
Total Invoice$31,679$31,013
Adjustments for Features-8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,861$31,013

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8180

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.0 in
Length191.5 in168.4 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.429.9 ft3

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