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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: $32,270

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,013

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line SEL3.5 SR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,450 $28,210
Base Invoice $30,193 $26,139
Premium Package   1,420
Technology Package   1,780
Leather Package   2,060
Door sill trim plates   85
Floor mats   175
6-speed shiftable CVT   0
Premium Package   1,232
Technology Package   1,543
Leather Package   1,787
Door sill trim plates   63
Floor mats   134
6-speed shiftable CVT   0
Options (change) 0 5,520
Options (change) 0 4,759
Destination 820 760
Total Price $32,270 $34,490
Total Invoice $31,013 $31,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $613
Model Year20162011
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line SEL3.5 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$32,270$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$34,455
Total Invoice$31,013$31,658
Adjustments for Features0-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,013$31,626

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162011
ModelBeetleAltima
TrimR-Line SEL3.5 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 collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
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$2,260$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162011
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
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57546%
Total Not Requested67554%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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