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Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
Model350Z350ZBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,450 $35,850 $23,395
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,781 $22,459
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620 620  
Aerodynamics Package 530    
Floor mats 90 90  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
Xenon HID headlights     1,000
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538 538  
Aerodynamics Package 408    
Floor mats 64 64  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
Xenon HID headlights     860
Options (change) 3,390 2,860 5,600
Options (change) 2,875 2,467 5,276
Destination 605 605 770
Total Price $36,445 $39,315 $29,765
Total Invoice $33,491 $35,853 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,580
Model Year200620062012
Model350Z350ZBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,445$39,315$29,765
Adjustments for Features00-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$39,315$29,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,870$0
Total Invoice$33,491$35,853$28,505
Adjustments for Features00-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,491$35,853$27,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,362$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620062012
Model350Z350ZBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringTurbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,165$2,165$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$620
Value of Feature Adjustments00-594

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
Model350ZBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in99.9 in
Length169.8 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height52.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.829.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%

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