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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: $19,000

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,200

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $5,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelVersaBeetleBeetle
Trim1.6SL2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,890 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $16,288 $19,003 $22,459
Navigation system 900    
Floor mats 170    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Sound and Navigation Package   1,800  
Sunroof Package   2,500  
Navigation system 780    
Floor mats 133    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209    
Sound and Navigation Package   1,728  
Sunroof Package   2,400  
Options (change) 1,320 4,300 0
Options (change) 1,122 4,128 0
Destination 790 770 770
Total Price $19,000 $24,865 $24,165
Total Invoice $18,200 $23,901 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,456
Model Year201320122012
ModelVersaBeetleBeetle
Trim1.6SL2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine109hp I4170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$19,000$24,865$24,165
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,750$23,365$24,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$18,200$23,901$23,229
Adjustments for Features-1,197-1,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,003$22,459$23,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320122012
ModelVersaBeetleBeetle
Trim1.6SL2.5LTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr 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  
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$3,400$3,650$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,197-1,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132012
ModelVersaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in99.9 in
Length175.4 in168.4 in
Width66.7 in71.2 in
Height59.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,355 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sound and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65036%
Total Not Requested117564%

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