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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaNew Beetle
TrimSESL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $17,915
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $17,040
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900 1,000
Satellite radio     375
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780 883
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 1,075 1,075 1,375
Options (change) 911 911 1,214
Destination 695 695 700
Total Price $30,400 $32,650 $19,990
Total Invoice $27,835 $29,892 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,006
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaNew Beetle
TrimSESL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,400$32,650$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,140-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,260$28,035$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$27,835$29,892$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,875-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,960$25,667$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaNew Beetle
TrimSESL2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$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
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
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 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,355$5,830$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,875-4,2250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,580 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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