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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: $30,790

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,590

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleAltima
TrimR-LineGSR3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $26,390
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $24,456
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     3,200
Stability control     600
Door sill trim plates     85
6-speed shiftable CVT     500
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
Technology Package     1,735
Premium Package     2,776
Stability control     520
Door sill trim plates     63
6-speed shiftable CVT     462
Options (change) 5,300 0 6,385
Options (change) 5,088 0 5,556
Destination 820 795 695
Total Price $31,115 $30,790 $33,470
Total Invoice $29,903 $29,590 $30,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $274
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleAltima
TrimR-LineGSR3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4210hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,115$30,790$33,470
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$30,540$32,290
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$29,903$29,590$30,707
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,903$29,350$29,624
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleAltima
TrimR-LineGSR3.5 SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$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$1,935$2,185$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,083

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20142009
ModelBeetleAltima
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in105.3 in
Length168.4 in182.5 in
Width71.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,355 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
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested330071%
Total Not Requested132529%

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?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested97532%

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