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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $13,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $11,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5LSSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $17,040 $29,695 $32,163
Sunroof 1,000    
Satellite radio 375    
Floor mats   195 195
Cold Package     400
Sunroof 883    
Satellite radio 331    
Floor mats   146 146
Cold Package     347
Options (change) 1,375 195 595
Options (change) 1,214 146 493
Destination 700 780 780
Total Price $19,990 $33,395 $36,495
Total Invoice $18,954 $30,621 $33,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,375
Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5LSSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$19,990$33,395$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-5,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$29,805$31,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325
Total Invoice$18,954$30,621$33,436
Adjustments for Features0-3,292-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$27,329$28,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920122012
ModelNew BeetleMaximaMaxima
Trim2.5LSSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$765$4,355$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,292-4,915

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelNew BeetleMaxima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in109.3 in
Length161.1 in190.6 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height59.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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