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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
Model350Z350ZBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,340 $36,740 $31,450
Base Invoice $30,884 $33,644 $30,193
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620    
Floor mats 95 95  
Door sill trim plates 110 110  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538    
Floor mats 69 69  
Door sill trim plates 78 78  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Options (change) 2,625 2,005 0
Options (change) 2,246 1,708 0
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $36,660 $39,440 $32,270
Total Invoice $33,825 $36,047 $31,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,690
Model Year200820082016
Model350Z350ZBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6306hp V6210hp 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$36,660$39,440$32,270
Adjustments for Features00-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,660$39,440$29,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0
Total Invoice$33,825$36,047$31,013
Adjustments for Features00-2,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,825$36,047$28,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,222$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082016
Model350Z350ZBeetle
TrimTouringGrand TouringR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
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
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,715$1,715$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,878

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
Model350ZBeetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length169.8 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height52.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,013 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%

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