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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,057

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,690 $31,450
Base Invoice $30,453 $30,193
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 965 1,100
Options (change) 769 1,056
Destination 835 820
Total Price $34,490 $33,370
Total Invoice $32,057 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,216
Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,490$33,370
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$33,370
Total Invoice$32,057$32,069
Adjustments for Features-1,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,853$32,069

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,630$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2040

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.0 in
Length191.9 in168.4 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,104 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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