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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: $32,195

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line   
Difference: $1,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,450 $28,970
Base Invoice $24,433 $26,842
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,925  
Leather Package   2,060
Premium Package   1,420
Technology Package   1,780
Door sill trim plates   90
Floor mats   180
Rear spoiler   470
6-speed shiftable CVT   0
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,688  
Leather Package   1,787
Premium Package   1,232
Technology Package   1,543
Door sill trim plates   68
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed shiftable CVT   0
Options (change) 5,925 6,000
Options (change) 5,688 5,151
Destination 820 780
Total Price $32,195 $35,750
Total Invoice $30,941 $32,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $860
Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$32,195$35,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$34,690
Total Invoice$30,941$32,773
Adjustments for Features0-972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$31,801

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,660$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-972

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
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.3,301 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 ft38.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft38.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355069%
Total Not Requested157531%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55044%
Total Not Requested70056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62579%
Total Not Requested16521%

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