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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021202120082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SRVC-T SR2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,550 $26,550 $30,900 $29,990 $34,250 $17,475 $20,525
Floor mats 235 245 245 235 235    
Rear spoiler 405     405 405 479 479
iPod integration           199 199
Heated front seats           225  
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear spoiler 344     344 344 310 310
iPod integration           176 176
Heated front seats           199  
Options (change) 640 245 245 640 640 903 678
Options (change) 344 0 0 344 344 685 486
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 650 650
Total Price $27,165 $27,770 $32,120 $31,605 $35,865 $19,028 $21,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,870
Model Year2021202120212021202120082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SRVC-T SR2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine188hp I4188hp I4248hp I4188hp I4188hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-7CVTCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/40-19235/40-19215/55-17235/40-19205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$27,165$27,770$32,120$31,605$35,865$19,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,265-3,490-4,240-6,215-7,9150-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,900$24,280$27,880$25,390$27,950$19,028$19,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$4,980$2,490$5,050$0$700

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2021202120212021202120082008
ModelAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.5 SV2.5 SRVC-T SR2.5 SL2.5 PlatinumSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100    
5-speed manual     $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote start$150  $150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunroof      $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
iPod integration     $100$100
Satellite radio$200  $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass   $0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750    
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,380$4,605$5,355$7,330$9,030$1,115$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$3,490$4,240$6,215$7,915$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-207-123-129-259-2910-2,010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20212008
ModelAltimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in98.7 in
Length192.9 in161.1 in
Width72.9 in67.9 in
Height56.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.427.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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