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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $8,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimPlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,940 $31,450
Base Invoice $38,212 $30,193
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 250  
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 212  
Options (change) 955 0
Options (change) 790 0
Destination 885 820
Total Price $42,780 $32,270
Total Invoice $39,887 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,014
Model Year20182016
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimPlatinumR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$42,780$32,270
Adjustments for Features-6,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,495$32,270
Total Invoice$39,887$31,013
Adjustments for Features-5,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,027$31,013

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimPlatinumR-Line SEL
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 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
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 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,520$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8600

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,472 lb.3,013 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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