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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,690 $23,395
Base Invoice $30,453 $22,459
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 965 6,700
Options (change) 769 6,332
Destination 835 770
Total Price $34,490 $30,865
Total Invoice $32,057 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148
Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,490$30,865
Adjustments for Features-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$30,865
Total Invoice$32,057$29,561
Adjustments for Features-2,6440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,413$29,561

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLTurbo
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 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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,430$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6440

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in99.9 in
Length191.9 in168.4 in
Width72.0 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,089 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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