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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: $25,265

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaBeetle
TrimVC-T SRTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,900 $23,395
Floor mats 245  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 620 1,100
Options (change) 0 1,056
Destination 975 770
Total Price $32,495 $25,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,374
Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaBeetle
TrimVC-T SRTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$32,495$25,265
Adjustments for Features-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,375$25,265

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaBeetle
TrimVC-T SRTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,330$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in99.9 in
Length192.9 in168.4 in
Width72.9 in71.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,089 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 Turbo

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

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