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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimTurbo3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $25,350
Base Invoice $22,459 $23,495
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,200
Stability control   600
Door sill trim plates   85
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Technology Package   1,735
Premium Package   2,776
Stability control   520
Door sill trim plates   63
Options (change) 4,600 5,885
Options (change) 4,416 5,094
Destination 770 695
Total Price $28,765 $31,930
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $763
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimTurbo3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,765$31,930
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$30,975
Total Invoice$27,645$29,284
Adjustments for Features0-876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$28,408

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimTurbo3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,210$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-876

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleAltima
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in105.3 in
Length168.4 in182.5 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.3 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.3,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft37.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft37.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185061%
Total Not Requested117539%

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