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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $23,395
Base Invoice $30,097 $22,459
Tech Package 2,250  
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Tech Package 1,952  
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Floor mats 135  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 4,730 5,600
Options (change) 4,082 5,276
Destination 695 770
Total Price $38,285 $29,765
Total Invoice $34,874 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,750
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$38,285$29,765
Adjustments for Features-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,410$29,765
Total Invoice$34,874$28,505
Adjustments for Features-2,6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,255$28,505

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,460$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6190

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in99.9 in
Length190.6 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.229.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested114047%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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