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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $10,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaNew Beetle
TrimSESL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $17,180
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $16,107
Sensory Package 2,350    
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350 375
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
CD changer, remote     499
Sensory Package 2,039    
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304 331
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 4,360 2,010 4,019
Options (change) 3,764 1,725 3,591
Destination 605 605 630
Total Price $32,865 $32,615 $21,829
Total Invoice $29,880 $29,767 $20,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,719
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaNew Beetle
TrimSESL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,865$32,615$21,829
Adjustments for Features-2,980-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,885$29,635$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$29,880$29,767$20,328
Adjustments for Features-2,709-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,171$27,047$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$124$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaNew Beetle
TrimSESL2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,795$3,795$815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,709-2,7200

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in98.7 in
Length193.5 in161.1 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.527.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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