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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $25,450
Base Invoice $30,097 $24,433
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 2,250  
Floor mats 180  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,952  
Floor mats 135  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 4,730 5,925
Options (change) 4,082 5,688
Destination 695 820
Total Price $38,285 $32,195
Total Invoice $34,874 $30,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,975
Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$38,285$32,195
Adjustments for Features-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,135$32,195
Total Invoice$34,874$30,941
Adjustments for Features-1,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,916$30,941

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVR-Line
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 app $25
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$4,410$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9580

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092015
ModelMaximaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.0 in
Length190.6 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,056 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested114047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested105086%
Total Not Requested16514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested357570%
Total Not Requested155030%

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