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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: $3,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,030 $35,850 $31,450
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Floor mats 235 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Floor mats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 1,015 1,015 1,100
Options (change) 344 344 1,056
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $36,940 $37,760 $33,370

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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 VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,914
Model Year201920192016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4248hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/34 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,940$37,760$33,370
Adjustments for Features-2,495-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,445$35,265$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201920192016
ModelAltimaAltimaBeetle
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,580$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20192016
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in100.0 in
Length192.9 in168.4 in
Width72.9 in71.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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 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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