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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: $32,030

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $5,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,510 $30,135
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,015 1,100
Options (change) 344 1,056
Destination 885 795
Total Price $37,410 $32,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,680
Model Year20182013
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$37,410$32,030
Adjustments for Features-3,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,515$32,030

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
ModelAltimaBeetle
Trim3.5 SLR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,005$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1280

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

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

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