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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: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMaximaMaximaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSSVSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,160 $32,860 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $27,628 $30,097 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 180 180    
Cold Package   400    
Rear spoiler   370 479 479
Heated front seats     225  
Sunroof     1,000  
CD changer, remote     499 499
Floor mats 135 135    
Cold Package   347    
Rear spoiler   292 310 310
Heated front seats     199  
Sunroof     883  
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 180 950 2,203 978
Options (change) 135 774 1,732 650
Destination 695 695 650 650
Total Price $31,035 $34,505 $20,328 $22,153
Total Invoice $28,458 $31,566 $18,763 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,724
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMaximaMaximaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSSVSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,035$34,505$20,328$22,153
Adjustments for Features-3,240-5,0150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,795$29,490$20,328$20,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,695$0$575
Total Invoice$28,458$31,566$18,763$20,838
Adjustments for Features-2,971-4,5880-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,487$26,978$18,763$19,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,491$0$899

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelMaximaMaximaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSSVSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$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$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,405$6,180$1,165$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$5,015$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,971-4,5880-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in98.7 in
Length190.6 in161.1 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.8 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.227.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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