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Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,765

Volkswagen Beetle   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,005

Volkswagen Beetle   
Difference: $3,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraXterraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSOff RoadSEBase2.5LTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,250 $23,850 $25,750 $18,995 $19,795 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,042 $22,306 $24,083 $18,235 $19,003 $22,459
Side curtain airbags 700 700 700      
Cargo cover 80 80 80      
Interior air filter 60 60 60      
Floor mats 110 110 110      
Side curtain airbags 607 607 607      
Cargo cover 60 60 60      
Interior air filter 44 44 44      
Floor mats 74 74 74      
Options (change) 950 950 950 0 0 0
Options (change) 785 785 785 0 0 0
Destination 605 605 605 770 770 770
Total Price $23,805 $25,405 $27,305 $19,765 $20,565 $24,165
Total Invoice $22,432 $23,696 $25,473 $19,005 $19,773 $23,229

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,388
Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraXterraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSOff RoadSEBase2.5LTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V6265hp V6170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A5M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,805$25,405$27,305$19,765$20,565$24,165
Adjustments for Features-1,170-1,680-3,3850-865-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,635$23,725$23,920$19,765$19,700$22,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$1,285$65$0$3,000
Total Invoice$22,432$23,696$25,473$19,005$19,773$23,229
Adjustments for Features-1,103-1,567-3,1580-832-1,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,329$22,129$22,315$19,005$18,941$21,821
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$986$64$0$2,880

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraXterraBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSOff RoadSEBase2.5LTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   $150
5-speed automatic  $900   
5-speed manual   $0$0 
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50   
Cargo net $40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75$75   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler     $200
Skid plate (one)$50 $50   
Skid plates $150    
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Tubular side steps  $350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125   
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325   
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125
iPod integration    $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Boost gauge     $75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights $125$125  $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50   
Outside temperature display   $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10 $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10 $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75   
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150   
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0    
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,475$4,180$795$1,660$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$1,680$3,385$0$865$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,103-1,567-3,1580-832-1,408

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelXterraBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length178.7 in168.4 in
Width72.8 in71.2 in
Height74.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft329.9 ft3

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