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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $14,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $13,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,940 $24,020
Base Invoice $38,212 $23,058
Floor mats 300 235
Rear spoiler 405  
Premium Package   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Floor mats 234 185
Rear spoiler 344  
Premium Package   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 705 2,865
Options (change) 578 2,435
Destination 885 850
Total Price $42,530 $27,735
Total Invoice $39,675 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,739
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,530$27,735
Adjustments for Features-5,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$27,735
Total Invoice$39,675$26,343
Adjustments for Features-5,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,082$26,343

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimPlatinumSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Mirrorlink support $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,605$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5930

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.0 in
Length192.8 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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