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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: $10,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSRTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,530 $23,395
Base Invoice $35,966 $22,459
Floor mats 310  
Rear spoiler 430  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Floor mats 249  
Rear spoiler 364  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 740 5,600
Options (change) 613 5,276
Destination 885 770
Total Price $40,155 $29,765
Total Invoice $37,464 $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: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,608
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSRTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$40,155$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,420$29,765
Total Invoice$37,464$28,505
Adjustments for Features-5,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,113$28,505

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSRTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
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 suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,395$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3510

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in99.9 in
Length192.8 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height56.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,940 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 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, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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