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Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,530

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,442

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $2,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaBeetleBeetle
Trim1.8SL2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,330 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $15,750 $19,003 $22,459
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250    
Convenience Package 650    
Sport Package 700    
Sunroof 600    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Interior ambient lighting 300    
iPod integration 270    
Floor mats 155    
Satellite radio 150    
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 300    
Sunroof Package   2,500  
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217    
Convenience Package 564    
Sport Package 607    
Sunroof 520    
Door sill trim plates 103    
Interior ambient lighting 252    
iPod integration 230    
Floor mats 113    
Satellite radio 131    
Rockford Fosgate 280W 7 speakers 260    
Sunroof Package   2,400  
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Options (change) 3,505 2,500 3,000
Options (change) 2,997 2,400 2,880
Destination 695 770 770
Total Price $20,530 $23,065 $27,165
Total Invoice $19,442 $22,173 $26,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,067
Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaBeetleBeetle
Trim1.8SL2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 7?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,530$23,065$27,165
Adjustments for Features-3550-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,175$23,065$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425
Total Invoice$19,442$22,173$26,109
Adjustments for Features-3360-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,106$22,173$25,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,287

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920122012
ModelVersaBeetleBeetle
Trim1.8SL2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,065$1,710$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3360-649

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelVersaBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in99.9 in
Length169.1 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height60.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,723 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.4 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested175096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested175080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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