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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $8,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $7,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelNew BeetleAltimaAltima
Trim2.52.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,490 $24,040 $28,970
Base Invoice $15,466 $22,534 $26,842
Package 2 1,800    
Package 1 1,620    
Alloy wheels 690    
Satellite radio 375    
iPod integration 199    
Leather Package   2,060 2,060
Convenience Package   1,070  
Premium Package   2,070 1,420
Floor mats   180 180
Fog lights   380  
Package 2 1,671    
Package 1 1,554    
Alloy wheels 641    
Satellite radio 331    
iPod integration 176    
Leather Package   1,787 1,787
Convenience Package   928  
Premium Package   1,796 1,232
Floor mats   146 146
Fog lights   292  
Options (change) 4,684 5,760 3,660
Options (change) 4,373 4,949 3,165
Destination 640 780 780
Total Price $21,814 $30,580 $33,410
Total Invoice $20,479 $28,263 $30,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,436
Model Year200720122012
ModelNew BeetleAltimaAltima
Trim2.52.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,814$30,580$33,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,814$28,040$29,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,855
Total Invoice$20,479$28,263$30,787
Adjustments for Features0-2,348-3,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$25,915$27,548
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,633

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200720122012
ModelNew BeetleAltimaAltima
Trim2.52.5 S3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$490$3,030$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,348-3,239

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20072012
ModelNew BeetleAltima
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in105.3 in
Length161.1 in182.5 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height59.0 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft38.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft38.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested23026%
Total Not Requested64074%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117554%
Total Not Requested100046%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested100080%

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