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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $8,618

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Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSSE2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Rear spoiler 479 479 405 405 405
Heated front seats 225        
Sunroof 1,000     800  
iPod integration 199 199      
Cold Weather Package     500    
Navigation Package     580    
Convenience Package     1,350    
Floor mats     210 210 210
Rear spoiler 310 310 344 344 344
Heated front seats 199        
Sunroof 883     708  
iPod integration 176 176      
Cold Weather Package     443    
Navigation Package     513    
Convenience Package     1,194    
Floor mats     159 159 159
Options (change) 1,903 678 3,045 1,415 615
Options (change) 1,568 486 2,653 1,211 503
Destination 650 650 835 835 835
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $29,340 $30,820 $34,140
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $27,217 $28,667 $31,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,548
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSSE2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM5T6CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$29,340$30,820$34,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-5,465-5,840-7,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$23,875$24,980$26,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,105$2,350
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$27,217$28,667$31,791
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-5,070-5,432-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$22,147$23,235$24,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$1,088$2,274

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSSE2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100   
Navigation system  $600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$640$1,890$6,105$6,480$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$5,465$5,840$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-5,070-5,432-7,370

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082016
ModelNew BeetleAltima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in109.3 in
Length161.1 in191.9 in
Width67.9 in72.0 in
Height59.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested92565%
Total Not Requested50035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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