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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelMaximaMaximaBeetle
TrimSESLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $23,695
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $22,747
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   291  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,376
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 6,700
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 6,432
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $31,190
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,211
Model Year200820082013
ModelMaximaMaximaBeetle
TrimSESLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$36,450$36,520$31,190
Adjustments for Features-2,145-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,305$34,475$31,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$29,974
Adjustments for Features-1,950-1,8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,185$31,407$29,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082013
ModelMaximaMaximaBeetle
TrimSESLTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,905$4,805$2,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,950-1,8630

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in99.9 in
Length193.5 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,089 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

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