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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $3,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimTurbo3.5 SL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $32,690
Base Invoice $22,459 $30,453
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Rear spoiler   405
Floor mats   225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Rear spoiler   344
Floor mats   175
Illuminated door sill trim plates   276
Options (change) 6,700 980
Options (change) 6,332 795
Destination 770 885
Total Price $30,865 $34,555
Total Invoice $29,561 $32,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74
Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimTurbo3.5 SL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$30,865$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$31,710
Total Invoice$29,561$32,133
Adjustments for Features0-2,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$29,487

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimTurbo3.5 SL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,585$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,646

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleAltima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in109.3 in
Length168.4 in191.9 in
Width71.2 in72.0 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.4 ft3

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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, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

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

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