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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $9,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,645

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleMaxima
TrimTurboSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $34,380
Base Invoice $22,459 $31,845
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Tech Package   1,150
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   210
Rear spoiler   405
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Tech Package   1,009
Value Package   919
Floor mats   159
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 4,600 2,765
Options (change) 4,416 2,431
Destination 770 810
Total Price $28,765 $37,955
Total Invoice $27,645 $35,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,075
Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleMaxima
TrimTurboSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,765$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$35,395
Total Invoice$27,645$35,086
Adjustments for Features0-2,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,645$32,720

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleMaxima
TrimTurboSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,010$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,366

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122014
ModelBeetleMaxima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in109.3 in
Length168.4 in190.6 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85086%
Total Not Requested13514%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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