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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: $30,930

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $20

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,135 $25,350
Base Invoice $28,930 $23,495
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,200
Stability control   600
Door sill trim plates   85
6-speed shiftable CVT   500
Technology Package   1,735
Premium Package   2,776
Stability control   520
Door sill trim plates   63
6-speed shiftable CVT   461
Options (change) 0 6,385
Options (change) 0 5,555
Destination 795 695
Total Price $30,930 $32,430
Total Invoice $29,725 $29,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,039
Model Year20132008
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/55-17
Total Price$30,930$32,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$31,275
Total Invoice$29,725$29,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$28,686

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132008
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
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 
HD radio$50 
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 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$1,635$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,059

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,042 lb.3,334 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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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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested97532%

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