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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMaximaMaximaBeetleBeetle
TrimSESLR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $23,995 $28,795
Floor mats 160 160    
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
Floor mats 121 121    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 5,300 0
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 5,088 0
Destination 605 605 820 795
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $31,115 $30,790
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $29,903 $29,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $712
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMaximaMaximaBeetleBeetle
TrimSESLR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$31,115$30,790
Adjustments for Features-2,610-2,4100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,485$33,085$31,115$30,540
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$575$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$29,903$29,590
Adjustments for Features-2,362-2,1900-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,305$30,062$29,903$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$243$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMaximaMaximaBeetleBeetle
TrimSESLR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$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$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,520$4,320$1,910$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$2,410$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,362-2,1900-240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062014
ModelMaximaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in100.0 in
Length193.5 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.529.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested162557%
Total Not Requested122543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested330071%
Total Not Requested132529%

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