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Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,090

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $61,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,918

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $56,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelGT-RGT-RBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumBlack EditionTurboR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $89,950 $95,100 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $84,648 $89,492 $22,747 $28,930
Floor mats 280 280    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600  
Floor mats 200 200    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376  
Options (change) 280 280 5,600 0
Options (change) 200 200 5,376 0
Destination 1,000 1,000 795 795
Total Price $91,230 $96,380 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $85,848 $90,692 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,126
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelGT-RGT-RBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumBlack EditionTurboR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine530hp V6530hp V6200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$91,230$96,380$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features-5,105-5,0050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,125$91,375$30,090$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,250$0$590
Total Invoice$85,848$90,692$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features-4,804-4,7100-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,044$85,982$28,918$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,938$0$567

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Features Comparison: Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelGT-RGT-RBeetleBeetle
TrimPremiumBlack EditionTurboR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Performance meter$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,740$7,640$2,635$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$5,005$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,804-4,7100-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan GT-R vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122013
ModelGT-RBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in99.9 in
Length183.9 in168.4 in
Width74.6 in71.2 in
Height53.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,830 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom33.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom26.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested292561%
Total Not Requested190039%

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